SOLUTION: solve by substitution x=y-1, the second part of the equation is 4x+y=12 answer with (___,___)

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Question 1030117: solve by substitution x=y-1, the second part of the equation is 4x+y=12 answer with (___,___)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve by substitution x=y-1, the second equation is 4x+y=12
answer with (___,___)
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
4(y-1) + y = 12
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5y - 4 = 12
5y = 16
y = 3 1/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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