SOLUTION: Solve by substitution: 3x + 2y =27 x= y + 4

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Question 34478: Solve by substitution:
3x + 2y =27
x= y + 4
Answer by lyra(94) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
well, we convieniently know what x is so:
3%28y%2B4%29%2B2%28y%29=27
3y%2B12%2B2y=27
5y=15
y=3
x=3%2B4
x=7
Hope this helps,
lyra