12. Solve the system by substitution : 2x - 3y = 11 and x = 4y + 9
2x - 3y = 11 and x = 4y + 9
Substituting the second equation into the first: 2(4y + 9) - 3y = 11
8y + 18 - 3y = 11
5y + 18 = 11
5y = -7
y = -7/5
Substituting this into the second equation: x = 4(-7/5) + 9 = -28/5 + 45/5 = 17/5