SOLUTION: Solve for ( x, y) 6x - 2y = 16 y = 2x - 4

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Question 59724: Solve for ( x, y)
6x - 2y = 16
y = 2x - 4

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x - 2y = 16
y = 2x - 4
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Substitute y into the 1st to get:
6x-2(2x-4)=16
Divide thru by 2 to get:
3x-2x+4=8
x=4
Subtitute that into 2nd to get:
y=2*4-4=4
SOLUTION:
x=4,y=4
Cheers,
Stan H.

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