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What is the relationship between the lines determined by the following two equations?

6x – 2y = 16
y = 3x – 8

User Kruga
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The equations are the same!

Let's get the first equation into proper y = mx + b form.

Subtract 6x from both sides to get -2y = - 6x + 16.

Then divide by -2 to get y = 3x - 8.

I hope I've helped!

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