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Solve this system of equations
3x+4y=36
y= -1/2x+8

x=
y=

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Answer:

x = 4

y = 6

Explanation:

3x + 4y = 36

3x + 4(-1/2x + 8) = 36

3x - 2x + 32 = 36

x + 32 = 36

x + 32 - 32 = 36 - 32

x = 4

y = -1/2x + 8

y = -1/2(4) + 8

y = -2 + 8

y = 6

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