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If y equals 12 when X equals 18 find X and why equals -16

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Answer:

- 10

Explanation:

If y =12 when x is 18

Find x when y =-16

What the relationship between x and y

y = x - 6 and x = y +6

Insert y(-16) into equation above

Y = X - 6

-16= X - 6

Collect like terms

Add 6 to both sides

-10 = X

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