SOLUTION: How do I find the equation of the line given: 3x+2y=19 y=2x-8

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Question 307998: How do I find the equation of the line given:
3x+2y=19
y=2x-8
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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You are given the equations of lines. Maybe you wanted to find the point of intersection??
3x+2y=19
y=2x-8

Substitute the 2x-8 into the first equation.
3x+2(2x-8) =19
3x+4x-16=19
7x-16=19
7x=35
x=5

y=2x-8
y=2(5)-8
y=10-8=2

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired