The equations are
\ (Equation 1)
(Equation 2)
Since , substitute
for x in the second equation.
(Equation 2)
(Replace
)
(Add:
)
Apply addition property of equality: Add 1 to each side.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Apply additive identity property:
)
(Add:
)
(Divide each side by 4)
(Cancel common terms)
Now Substitute 1 for x in either equation to find the value of y.
\ (Equation 1)
(Replace x by 1)
(Multiplicative identity property:
)
(Subtract:
)
The solution is
The solution is .