Michael A. answered 07/08/17
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When solving systems by substitution, it is best to choose an equation that has a variable without a coefficient, then solve for that variable. In this problem, the second equation has a y-term. If you solve that equation for y, then you can substitute that value of y into the first equation. I will leave that for you. Once you solve for y, you can then solve for x by plugging your solution for y into either equation.