SOLUTION: Solve for x: 4x + 2y =14 x=3y Please show steps. Thank you.

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Question 759635: Solve for x:
4x + 2y =14
x=3y
Please show steps. Thank you.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
4x + 2y =14
x=3y
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Modify:
2x + y = 7
y = (1/3)x
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Substitute:
2x + (1/3)x = 7
(7/3)x = 7
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.