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What is the value of x in the solution to this system of linear equations? 4x - 3y = 3
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What is the value of x in the solution to this system of linear equations? 4x - 3y = 3

What is the value of x in the solution to this system of linear equations? 4x - 3y-example-1
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4x-3y=3
x-y=2

Multiply the bottom equation by -3

4x-3y=3
-3x+3y=-6

Add the two equations together
The y’s cancel each other out
So your left with:

X=-3

The value of x is -3
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