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Question 54504: I am stuck on correct answer for:
If Y = 2X and 3X - 3Y = 2, then X =

I am not using any specific book. I am just practicing...

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
IF Y=2X & 3X-3Y=2 THEN 3X-3(2X)=2 OR 3X-6X=2 OR -3X=2 OR -X=2/3 OR X=-2/3 THEN
Y=2(-2/3) OR Y=-4/3
PROOF 3(-2/3)-3(-4/3)=2 OR -6/3+12/3=2 OR -2+4=2 OR 2=2
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NO!!!!!!!! X=-2/3 & Y=-4/3

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