Question

Use the substitution method to solve the system of linear equations.

y = x - 4

4x + y = 26

Answer 1

y = 2 and x = 6

Explanation:

Let y = x - 4 be equation a

Let 4x + y = 26 be equation b

Substitute a into b:

4x + (x-4) = 26

5x - 4 = 26

5x = 30

x = 6

Substitute the value of x into a:

y = x - 4

y = 6 - 4

y = 2

CHECK:

4x + y = 26

4*6 + 2 = 26

24 + 2 = 26

26 = 26

LHS = RHS

Therefore, y = 2 and x = 6