Isolate x in the first equation:
2. Substitute the value for x into the second equation:
3. Solve for y:
x = 7 – 3y

2(7 – 3y) + 4y = 8

14 – 6y + 4y = 8

14 – 2y = 8

–2y = –6

y = 3

x + 3(3) = 7
4. Substitute y into either original equation:
5. Write the solution as an ordered pair