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I need help type the correct answer in each box find a solution for this system of equations 2X plus 4Y equals 8X equals three why take away six

I need help type the correct answer in each box find a solution for this system of-example-1
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Answer:

The solution to the system of equations is;


\begin{gathered} x=0 \\ y=2 \end{gathered}

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the system of equations;


\begin{gathered} 2x+4y=8\text{ ----------1} \\ x=3y-6 \\ x-3y=-6\text{ ----------2} \end{gathered}

Multiplying equation 2 by 2 and subtracting from equation 1;


\begin{gathered} x-3y=-6 \\ * \\ 2 \\ = \\ 2x-6y=-12\text{ -----------2.1} \end{gathered}
\begin{gathered} 2x+4y=8\text{ ----------1} \\ - \\ 2x-6y=-12\text{ -----------2.1} \\ = \\ 0+10y=20 \\ 10y=20 \\ y=(20)/(10) \\ y=2 \end{gathered}

We can then substitute the value of y into equation 1, to get x;


\begin{gathered} 2x+4y=8 \\ 2x+4(2)=8 \\ 2x=8-8 \\ 2x=0 \\ x=0 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is;


\begin{gathered} x=0 \\ y=2 \end{gathered}

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