Question

Y=x+8
x+y=2
Solving Systems by Substitution

Answer 1

{-3, 5}.

Explanation:

y = x + 8

x + y = 2

Substitute y = x + 8 in the second equation:

x + x + 8 = 2

2x + 8 = 2

2x = -6

x = -3

Now plug this into the first equation

y = -3 + 8 = 5.