Solve using the substitution method.

• x=3
  y=5
• x=5
  y=3
• x=2
  y=4
• x=4
  y=2

>If y=3x-2, then you can simply substitute 3x-2 for any place in the second equation where there is a y. This leaves you with the following:

3x 4(3x - 2) = 22

From there, use order of operations to solve.

3x 12x - 8 = 22
15x=30
x=2

Once x is determined, plug in the number (2) to the equation y=3x-2.

y=3(2)-2
y=6-2
y=4

The question from the test: Mathematical Reasoning GED.