The equations are
\ Equaton(1)
Equaton(2)
Substitute for y in the Equation (2).
Apply subtraction property of equality; if a = b, then .
(Subtract x from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Subtract:
)
Apply addition property of equality; if a = b, then a + c = b + c.
\ (Add 4 to each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Add: 4 + 4 = 8)
Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
(Divide each side by 2)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
Substitute 4 for x in equation (2).
\ (Add:
)
The solution is (4, 8).