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Y = 2х-4
6x-3y = 12 (Needs [x,y] solution)

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Answer:

Can't be answered, as written.

Explanation:

Please check the equations. As written, they are the same:

y=2x-4 and 6x-3y=12

The second, 6x-3y=12, can be rewritten:

-3y = -6x + 12

y = 2x - 4 is the same as the first equation.

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I'll do an example based on a different first equation. Let's try:

y = 4x-4 and 6x-3y=12

There are two equations and 2 unknowns. We can solve this in either of two ways: Mathematically and Graphically. Let's try both.

Mathematically.

Pick either equation and isolate one of the variables (x or y)

I'll chose the first, since the variable y is already isolated. (the efficient approach)

y = 4x-4

Take the second equation and use the definition of y provided by the first equation in place of y is the second:

6x-3y = 12

6x-3(4x-4) = 12 [Substituted the value of y given in the first equation]

6x - 12x + 12 = 12

-6x=0

x= 0

Use x = 0 in either equation to find y:

y = 4x-4

y=4*(0)-4

y = -4

The solution (where the lines intersect) is (0,-4)

We can also solve this graphically.

Plot the two lines and look for their intersection. The attached graph shows that to be (0,-4).

Y = 2х-4 6x-3y = 12 (Needs [x,y] solution)-example-1
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