SOLUTION: How do I find the equation of the line given:
3x+2y=19
y=2x-8
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Question 307998: How do I find the equation of the line given:
3x+2y=19
y=2x-8
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are given the equations of lines. Maybe you wanted to find the point of intersection??
3x+2y=19
y=2x-8
Substitute the 2x-8 into the first equation.
3x+2(2x-8) =19
3x+4x-16=19
7x-16=19
7x=35
x=5
y=2x-8
y=2(5)-8
y=10-8=2
Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
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