SOLUTION: How can i solve this by using the substitution method? x=(1/5)y 3x+2y=26

SOLUTION: How can i solve this by using the substitution method? x=(1/5)y 3x+2y=26

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Question 31977: How can i solve this by using the substitution method?
x=(1/5)y
3x+2y=26
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 1st equation tell you what "x" is.
Substitute that value of "x" into the 2nd equation to get:
3((1/5)y)+2y=26
(3/5)y+2y=26
(13/5)y=26
(1/5)y=2
y=10
Substitute that back into the 1st equation to find "x".
x=(1/5)y
x=(1/5)(10)
x=2
Solution x=2 and y=10
Cheers,
Stan H.
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