The sum of Rayson and his brother’s age is 29. If Rayson is 4 years older than his brother 7 years ago. How old is Rayson and his brother?

The value of x in this system of equations is 1. 3x + y = 9 y = –4x + 10 substitute the value of y in the first equation: combine like terms: apply the subtraction property of equality: apply the division property of equality: 3x + (–4x + 10) = 9 –x + 10 = 9 –x = –1 x = 1 what is the value of y?