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30 October, 09:58

Solve the following system of equations by the substitution method. 5x = y + 6 2x - 3y = 4 What is the value of the y-coordinate? - 8/13 13/14 14/13

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  1. 30 October, 10:03
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    5x = y + 6

    x = 1/5y + 6/5

    2x - 3y = 4

    2 (1/5y + 6/5) - 3y = 4

    2/5y + 12/5 - 3y = 4 ... multiply everything by 5 to get rid of fractions

    2y + 12 - 15y = 20

    2y - 15y = 20 - 12

    -13y = 8

    y = - 8/13
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