Question

Solve the following system of equations using substitution.
y = 2x-2
-4x-y = 26

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -4

y= -10

Step-by-step explanation:

Solving for x

-4x-y = 26

-4x-(2x-2) = 26

-6x+2 = 26

-6x = 24

x = -4

Solving for y

y = 2x-2

y = 2(-4) -2

y= -8-2

y = -10