Question

X=y-8 and -x-y=0 solve by substitution

Answer 1

Answer:

y=4

Step-by-step explanation:

x=y-8

-x-y=0

-(y-8)-y=0

Distribute the negative

-y+8-y=0

Combine the like terms

-2y+8=0

-8 (to both sides)

-2y=-8

Divide by -2

y=4