SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations algebraically. y = x + 12 y = 1/2x

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Question 934078: Solve the system of equations algebraically.
y = x + 12
y = 1/2x
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system of equations algebraically.
y = x + 12
y = 1%2F2x
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y = y, so we can write an equation:
x + 12 = 1%2F2x
x - 1%2F2x = -12
1%2F2x = -12
multiply both sides by 2
x = -24
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I'll let you find y, check your solutions in the original equation