The equations are
\ Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Eliminate the variable v by subtracting the equation (1) from (2).
\Substitute in equation (1).
Apply subtraction property of equality; if a = b, then .
(Subtract 4 from each side)
Apply commutative property of addition: .
(Apply Additive inverse property:
)
(Apply Additive identity property:
)
(Subtract:
)
The solution is
The solution is .