SOLUTION: can you solve for x and y with these. y=2x and 6x-y=8

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Question 528267: can you solve for x and y with these.
y=2x and 6x-y=8
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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substituting ___ 6x - (2x) = 8 ___ 4x = 8

substitute the value of x into y=2x to find y