We are given
Mala is y years old
So, Mala =y
her sister is 4 years older than Mala
So, Sister =y+4
now, we can find sum
Sum = Mala +Sister
Sum = y +y+4
Sum = 2y+4...............Answer
Solve the system using substitutions:
x has a value of 1. Use this value to find the value of y.
y has a value of 1.
x=1
y=1