Question

Use substitution to solve each system of equations
X=y-2
4x+y=2

Answer 1

Explanation:

x = y - 2.........(1)

4x + y = 2......(2)

Substituting x in (1) in (2)

4(y - 2) + y = 2

4y - 8 + y = 2

5y = 2 + 8

5y = 10

y = 10/5

y = 2

Putting x in (1)

x = y - 2

x = 2 - 2

x = 0