Hi Solving by substitution method x = 24 - 4y 4x + 3y = -8 4(24-4y) + 3y = -8 96 - 16y + 3y = -8 104 = 13y 8 = y & x = 24-4y = -8 Ordered pair (-8,8)is the solution CHECKING our Answer*** 4x + 3y = -8 -32 + 24 = -8