SOLUTION: solve by substitution x=y-2, 4x+y=12 use coordinates for answer i've tried everything to solve it with help of the tutors but it doesn't come out write

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Question 1030059: solve by substitution x=y-2, 4x+y=12 use coordinates for answer i've tried everything to solve it with help of the tutors but it doesn't come out write
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What doesn't come out right?
Be more specific.
4%28y-2%29%2By=12
5y-8%2By=12
5y=20
Solve for y.
Then use either equation to solve for x.
Show what you've done so far.
It's easier to help you that way.