Question

Solve each system by substitution x+12y=68

x=8y-12

Answer 1

substitute x=8y-12 into first equation
8y-12+12y=68
20y=68+12
20y=80
y=80/20
y=4

substitute y=4 in 2nd equ
x=8(4)-12
x=32-12
x=20