5x + y = 4
y = 4 - 5x This is the substitution equation
2x - 3y = 5
Plug in the substitution equation for y:
2x - 3(4 - 5x) = 5
2x - 12 + 15x = 5
Solve for x. Once you have x, use the substitution equation to get y.
Rebecca F.
asked • 12/23/18Systems of linear equations
5x + y = 4
2x - 3y =5
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