SOLUTION: Solve each system using substitution 2x = y-4 and -3y = x - 5

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Question 752016: Solve each system using substitution 2x = y-4 and -3y = x - 5
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+4 = y
and so
-3(2x+4) = x - 5
-6x-12=x-5
12-5=x+6x

x=-7/7=-1
y=2