SOLUTION: I have try to work this math problem, but I don't remember the step on how to solve it. 2x+2y=16 x=y-2

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Question 862675: I have try to work this math problem, but I don't remember the step on how to solve it. 2x+2y=16
x=y-2

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
solve by substitution
x =
2x + 2y = 16
2(y-2) + 2y = 16
4y = 20
y = 5 and x = 3
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