Question

How do I solve this equation using the substitution method?

x -3y = 4

4x - 2y = 26

Answer 1

Answer:

(7,1)

Step-by-step explanation:

x-3y=4

4x-2y=26

change numbers on top to an equation

x=4+3y

4x-2y=26

substitute x into an equation

4(4+3y)-2y=26

solve

y=1

substitute y into an equation

x=4+3•1

multiply 3 and 1

x=4+3

x=7

(7,1)