Question

What’s the solution of x+y=29 and y=4x-11

Answer 1

x = 8

y = 21

Explanation:

y = 4x − 11

x + y = 29

Solve for x:

x + y = 29

x + 4x − 11 = 29

5x − 11 = 29

5x = 40

x = 8

Solve for y:

y = 4x − 11

y = 4 × 8 − 11

y = 21