Solve this system of equations by substitution: 2x - 4y = -16 y = 3x -1

Randall Booker

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2022-09-03

Solve this system of equations by substitution:
2x - 4y = -16
y = 3x -1

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Vicente Macias

Vicente Macias

Beginner2022-09-04Added 15 answers

2x-4y=-16
y=3x-1
2x-4(3x-1)=-16
2x-12x+4=-16
-10x=-20
x=2
y=3x-1
y=5

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