Add 4y to both sides of the equation: x=4y-22 Now replace x in the equation: (4y-22)-4y=-22 Distribute the negative sign: -4y+22-4y=-22 Add common terms: -8y+22=-22 Add 8y to both sides of the equation: 8y-22=22 Add 22 to both sides of the equation: 8y=44 Divide both sides by 8: y=5.5
