x - 10y = 2 (1) x = 11y (2) The second equation just expresses x = 11y via y. So, substitute this expression into equation (2), replacing "x" there. You will get 11y - 10y = 2, or y = 2. So, you just found "y". To find "x", substitute y= 2 into equation (2) to get x = 11*2 = 22. ANSWER. x= 22, y= 2. CHECK. To check the solution and the answer, substitute the found values into the original equations. Do it on your own.