Suppose 2x + 6y= 12. Find y if:x = −4y = ?

MAG asked Sep 28, 2023

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Given the equation:

If we know that x = -4, then:

$2\cdot(-4)+6y=12$

Solving for y:

$\begin{gathered} -8+6y=12 \\ 6y=12+8 \\ 6y=20 \\ y=(20)/(6) \\ \therefore y=(10)/(3) \end{gathered}$

Achedeuzot answered Oct 4, 2023

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