Answer:
x=4
y=2
Explanation:
x+8y=20
4x−y=14
To solve a pair of equations using substitution, first solve one of the equations for one of the variables. Then substitute the result for that variable in the other equation.
x+8y=20,4x−y=14
Choose one of the equations and solve it for x by isolating x on the left hand side of the equal sign.
x+8y=20
Subtract 8y from both sides of the equation.
x=−8y+20
Substitute −8y+20 for x in the other equation, 4x−y=14.
4(−8y+20)−y=14
Multiply 4 times −8y+20.
−32y+80−y=14
Add −32y to −y.
−33y+80=14
Subtract 80 from both sides of the equation.
−33y=−66
Divide both sides by −33.
y=2
Substitute 2 for y in x=−8y+20. Because the resulting equation contains only one variable, you can solve for x directly.
x=−8×2+20
Multiply −8 times 2.
x=−16+20
Add 20 to −16.
x=4
The system is now solved.
x=4,y=2