SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations algebraically. y = x + 12 y = 1/2x

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Question 934078: Solve the system of equations algebraically.
y = x + 12
y = 1/2x

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system of equations algebraically.
y = x + 12
y = x
:
y = y, so we can write an equation:
x + 12 = x
x - x = -12
x = -12
multiply both sides by 2
x = -24
:
I'll let you find y, check your solutions in the original equation

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