SOLUTION: solve the system algebraically y=6x-28 and y=4x-16

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Question 382928: solve the system algebraically y=6x-28 and y=4x-16
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Both equations equal y.
Set them equal to each other.
6x-28=4x-16
2x=12
highlight%28x=6%29
Then use either equation to solve for y.
y=36-28
highlight%28y=8%29