Question

Y = 8x - 6
2x - 4y = 24

Answer 1

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Answer:

(x, y) = (0, -6)

Explanation:

Substitute for y in the second equation:

2x -4(8x -6) = 24

2x -32x +24 = 24

-30x = 0

x = 0

y = 8·0 -6 = -6

The solution is (x, y) = (0, -6).