SOLUTION: Solve and check the following problem using the substution method. x=1/5Y (this is one over 5) 3x+2y=26

Algebra.Com
Question 176875: Solve and check the following problem using the substution method.
x=1/5Y (this is one over 5)
3x+2y=26

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve and check the following problem using the substution method.
x=1/5Y (this is one over 5) --> x = y/5
3x+2y=26
---------
Sub for x in the 2nd eqn
3*(y/5) + 2y = 26
3y + 10y = 130
13y = 130
y = 10
-----------
x = y/5
x = 2

RELATED QUESTIONS

can you help me solve and check this problem using substitution method: (((x=1/5y... (answered by Fombitz)
I'm supposed to solve this by using the substitution method and check it. I'm not sure... (answered by tutorcecilia)
I'm 46 years old and working on refreshing my skills. How do I solve this using the... (answered by pallavi)
solve each system using the substution method. 2x+2y=7 and... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
Solve and check each of the following problems using the substitution method. x=1/5y... (answered by solver91311)
solve system using the substution method x=-y+9 -2x+y=5 solution... (answered by Alan3354)
solve system using substution method 4x+y=5 5y=x+y solution... (answered by rapaljer)
How would you solve and check each of the following problems using the substition method. (answered by jojo14344)
How can i solve this by using the substitution method? x=(1/5)y... (answered by stanbon)