Substitute the first equation into second and solve for x

RobrechtVM asked Oct 6, 2023

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SOLUTION

The equations are

Substitute x+4 for y into the second equation

Solve for x

$\begin{gathered} 2x+14=24 \\ 2x=24-14 \\ 2x=10 \\ x=5 \end{gathered}$

Therefore the value of x is 5

Toms answered Oct 12, 2023

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