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What is the solution for the system of equations? Use the substitution method to solve. 2x+y=20
−5y=−6x+12
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2x+y=20 and -5y=6x+12 are your equations.

You can turn 2x+y=20 into y=-2x+20

Substitute this value of y into the other equation.
-5(-2x+20)=-6x+12
10x-100=-6x+12
16x=112
x=7

Substitute this value of x into the other equation.
2(7)+y=20
y=6

Your answer is x=7 and y=6.
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