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Solve y= 1/3x + 4
x= -3y

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Answer:

  • (-6, 2)

Explanation:

Given system:

  • y= 1/3x + 4
  • x= -3y

Substitute x in the first equation:

  • y = 1/3( -3y) + 4
  • y = -y + 4
  • y + y = 4
  • 2y = 4
  • y = 2

Now find x

  • x = -3(2) = -6

Answer: (-6, 2)

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