SOLUTION: 33. Solve the system of equations. y = 2x – 4 y = 5x + 8

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Question 838451: 33. Solve the system of equations.
y = 2x – 4
y = 5x + 8

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since they both equal y set them equal to each other and solve for x
2x-4=5x%2B8
-3x=12
x=-4
Then use either equation to solve for y
y=2%28-4%29-4
y=-8-4
y=-12