How do you solve by substitution 3x+2y=2 and 2x+y=8?

1 Answer
Jun 9, 2015

The solution for the system of equations is
x=2,y=4

Explanation:

3x+2y=2..........equation (1)

2x+y=8
y=8+2x............equation (2)

Substituting equation (2) in equation (1)

3x+2y=2
3x+2(8+2x)=2
3x+16+4x=2
7x=14
x=2

Substituting x in equation (2) to find y

y=8+2x
y=8+2.(2)
y=84
y=4