Question

Solve the system using substitution.
2x = 5y + 14
x = 5y

Answer 1

y = 2.8

x = 14

Explanation:

To solve an equation, we can only have one variable. In this case, we are given the system 2x = 5y + 14. However, we are given the value of x in terms of y. We can substitute 10y in for 2x and solve.

10y = 5y + 14

First, we need to get all the variables on one side of the equation, so we subtract 5y.

5y = 14

Divide by 5

y = 14/5 or 2 4/5 or 2.8

Now for the x part.

2x = x + 14

Subtract 1x

x = 14

Now we check our answer.

2(14) = 5(2.8) + 14

28 = 14 + 14

28 = 28

Because 28 equals 28, our solutions are correct.