Question

When using the substitution method to solve the system of equations,

what is the result of the first step?
y = 2x + 4
2x + 3y = 8

Answer 1

since y=2x+4 just substitute y with 2x+4

2x + 3(2x+4) = 8

so the answer is B

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

This is due to the fact that the first equation is saying it is equal to y so you replace the y variable with the equation