Question

solve the equation by using substitution method X + 2 Y equal to 8 equation first 2 x minus 2 equal to 10 equation second​

Answer 1

(6, 1)

Explanation:

x + 2y = 8

1. subtract 2y to get x alone -- x = -2y + 8

2. insert (-2y + 8) as x

2x - 2 = 10

2(-2y + 8) -2 = 10

3. distribute the 2

-4y + 16 - 2 = 10

4. combine like terms

-4y + 14 = 10

5. subtract 14 from both sides

-4y = -4

6. divide by -4

y = 1

7. plug y into any of the two original equations

x + 2(1) = 8

8. simplify

x + 2 = 8

x = 6

9. check answer with second equation

2(6) - 2 = 10

12 - 2 = 10