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How do I solve this linear equations by substitution x=5 x + y = 4

How do I solve this linear equations by substitution x=5 x + y = 4-example-1

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Substitute 5 for x in the equation x+y=4 to obtain the value of y.


\begin{gathered} 5+y=4 \\ y=4-5 \\ =-1 \end{gathered}

So solution of the equations is (5,-1).

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