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X + 3y = 41 x = 2y + 6use the blob method to find x and y

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x = 20

y = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

x + 3y = 41 ...equation 1

x = 2y + 6​ ....equation 2

Using the blob method: This is another word for substitution method

Using substitution method:

Substitute x in equation 2 in equation 1

(2y + 6) + 3y = 41

2y + 6 + 3y = 41

5y + 6 = 41

5y = 41 - 6

5y = 35

y = 35/5

y = 7

Substitute for y in equation 2:

x = 2(7) + 6

x = 14 + 6

x = 20

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