SOLUTION: Solve the system by substitution. x + y = 12 y = 2x

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Question 90830: Solve the system by substitution.
x + y = 12
y = 2x
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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Y=2X NOW REPLACE Y IN THE OTHER EQUATION BY (2X) & SOLVE FOR X
X+2X=12
3X=12
X=12/3
X=4 ANSWER.
Y=2*4
Y=8 ANSWER.