SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations x=4 - y and 3x - 2y = 8

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Question 207426: Solve the system of equations x=4 - y and 3x - 2y = 8
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=4-y
3x-2y=8
3(4-y)-2y=8
12-3y-2y=8
-5y=-4
y=4/5 or .8
Try the proof yourself