The equations are
\ (Equation 1)
(Equation 2)
Since
Rewrite the second equation for x.
\Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract y from each side.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Apply additive identity property: a + 0 = a)
Now Substitute for x in either equation to find the value of y.
(Equation 2)
(Replace x by
)
(Subtract:
)
Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 3.
\ (Divide each side by 3)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
(Multiply each side by negative one)
(Product of two same signs is positive)
Now
(replace y by
2)
(Product of two same signs is positive)
The solution is
The solution is .