SOLUTION: use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations. 3x-y=4 7x-2y=12

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Question 596862: use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations.
3x-y=4
7x-2y=12
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use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations.
3x-y=4
7x-2y=12
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Look for the simplest approach.
Solve eqn 1 for y, then sub for y in eqn 2.