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Solve the linear system using substitution

y - 5 = x
4x - y = 4

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Explanation:

X=y-5

Now,

4x-y=4

4(y-5)-y=4

4y-20-y=4

3y=24

Y=8

Substituting the value of y

8-5=x

X=3

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