SOLUTION: 2x-3y=12 x=4y+1 How do I solve the sytem of equation using the subsitution method? Please show the work!

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Question 20168: 2x-3y=12
x=4y+1
How do I solve the sytem of equation using the subsitution method? Please show the work!
Answer by christinaaa192(28) About Me  (Show Source):
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first subsitute x=4y+1
2(4y+1)-3y=12 =
8y+2-3y=12 =
5y+2=12 =
5y=10 =
y=2
now that we know what y is (y=2), we can solve for x
2x-3(2)=12 =
2x-6=12
2x=18
x=9

i hope this helps