Question

Solve the system of equations..
y= 2x +42
y=8x

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

set up the equation equal to each other

8x=2x+42

subtract 2x from 8x.

equation should look like: 6x=42

divide 6x by 42

equal x=7

Answer 2

x = 7

y = 56

Explanation:

Sub y = 8x into first equation

8x = 2x + 42

Rearrange by collecting like terms

8x - 2x = 42

6x = 42

x = 7

Sub x = 7 into second equation

y = 8*7

y = 56