Question

Solve the simultaneous equations by substitution
2 + y = 16
x = 2y + 1

Answer 1

x=29, y= 14

Explanation:

y=16-2(move the 2 over to isolate y.) y=14. now input 14 in the bottom equation. x= 2(14)+1, 2×14=28, 28+1=29. x=29, y=14