Question

Y=x-2
5x+4y=28
Solve for substitution

Answer 1

x = 4

y = 2

Explanation:

{y = x - 2,

{5x + 4y = 28;

Replace y in the second equation with the 1st equation's value:

5x + 4(x - 2) = 28

5x + 4x - 8 = 28

9x = 28 + 8

9x = 36 / : 9

x = 4

y = 4 - 2 = 2