Question

2a) Solve using substitution.

y = 2

2x + 2y = 10

Explain how you got the answer please step by step

Answer 1

First things first, write out your equation without the substitution.

2x+ 2y= 10

Now, put in the substitution.

2x+ 2• 2= 10

Combine like terms.

2x+ 4= 10

Now that your equation it simplified, you need to reverse the problem and put everything on the other side.

2x+ 4= 10
- 4 - 4
2x = 6

2x=6
— —
2 2

X= 3

So the final answer is x=3