Solve by using substitution. Express your answer as an ordered pair.

Question

Answer 1

y = x + 2. Substitute x+2 for y in the first equation.

3x + (x+2) = 10

3x + x + 2 = 10

4x = 8

x = 2

y = x + 2 = 2+2 = 4

(2,4)

You can plug it into both equations to make sure it is correct.