SOLUTION: solve the system of equations x-4y= -8 and -3x+12y=24

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Question 1107090: solve the system of equations x-4y= -8 and -3x+12y=24
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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From the first equation express x and substitute it into the second equation.

Very straightforward.


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