SOLUTION: May I have help on this one? Solve each system by substitution. 2x - 6y =4 y=4x +3

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Question 1008283: May I have help on this one?
Solve each system by substitution.

2x - 6y =4
y=4x +3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve each system by substitution.
-5x - 2y = 7
7x + y = -8
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x"::
-5x - 2(-7x-8) = 7
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-5x +14x + 16 = 7
9x = -9
x = -1
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Solve for "y"::
y = -7x - 8
y = 7-8
y = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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