SOLUTION: I can't figure out how to solve this system of equations with the substitution method. I have tried combining the terms and distributing but I keep getting confused with the proces

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Question 235556: I can't figure out how to solve this system of equations with the substitution method. I have tried combining the terms and distributing but I keep getting confused with the process. can you help me?
x=y+6
x+2y=6

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=y+6
x+2y=6
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Sub for x into the 2nd eqn
(y+6) + 2y = 6
3y+6 = 6
3y = 0
y = 0
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x = 6