SOLUTION: 3x - 2y =8 let y = -1

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Question 326226: 3x - 2y =8 let y = -1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x - 2y =8 let y = -1
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
3x -2(-1) = 8
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3x + 2 = 8
3x = 6
x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.