How do you solve 5x+8y=28 and 8+y=38 using substitution?

1 Answer
Jul 12, 2018

(x,y)(68,46)

Explanation:

5x+8y=28(1)

8+y=38(2)

simplify equation (2) by adding 8 to both sides

y=38+8=46

substitute y=46 into equation (1)

5x+(8×46)=28

5x+368=28

subtract 368 from both sides

5x=28368=340

divide both sides by 5

x=3405=68

solution is (x,y)(68,46)