Solve the following system of equations using the substitution method.

Question

x=y+6

4x+y=14

 

 

The solutions is___.(Type an order pair.)

Answer 1

substitute the first equation into the second equation

4(y+6)+y=14

4y+24+y=14

5y=14-24

5y=-10

y=-2

 

now plug in your y into the first equation

x=(-2)+6

x=4

 

(4,-2)