SOLUTION: Solve by using the Substitution Method. 5x + 4y = 16. x = 14 -2y.

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Question 250125: Solve by using the Substitution Method.
5x + 4y = 16.
x = 14 -2y.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x + 4y = 16
x = 14 -2y
substitute 14 -2y for x into the first equation and solve for y
then with the new y value plug it into either equation and solve for x