Question

Solve the following system using substitution: x + 12y =68, x = 8y -12

Answer 1

The answer should be y=4

Answer 2

Plug 8y - 12 in for X of X + 12y =68. Solve for y by getting the variable of y on one side and the whole numbers on the other. Divide the number in front of y on both sides to find y.