2y+x=8

x=6

find y

asked by guest
on Dec 29, 2024 at 12:12 am



You asked:

Solve the equations \[\begin{aligned}2 y + x &= 8\\x &= 6\end{aligned}\] for the unknown \(y\).

MathBot Answer:

The system of linear equations has exactly one solution.

\[y = 1\]


Solve \(x + 2 y = 8\) for \(x\). \[x = 8 - 2 y\]

Substitute \(8 - 2 y\) for \(x\) in \(x = 6\) and simplify. $$\begin{aligned}x &= 6 \\ \left(8 - 2 y\right) &= 6 \\ y &= 1 \end{aligned}$$

Use substitution of the numerical value of \(y\) to get the values of \(x\). $$\begin{aligned}x &= 8 - 2 y \\ x &= 8 - 2 \cdot 1 \\ x &= 6\end{aligned}$$