document.write( "Question 614023: Solve the following system by solving one of the equations for x or y and then using the substitution method.
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Solve the following system by solving one of the equations for x or y and then using the substitution method.
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\n" ); document.write( "x = 3y
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\n" ); document.write( "Substitute for \"x\" and solve for \"y\":
\n" ); document.write( "3y - 5y = -12
\n" ); document.write( "-2y = -12
\n" ); document.write( "y = 6
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\n" ); document.write( "Solve for \"x\":
\n" ); document.write( "x = 3y
\n" ); document.write( "x = 3*6
\n" ); document.write( "x = 18
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