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X + 2y = 10
3x + 4y = 8

Which point is the solution to the system of equations?

User Croo
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Answer:

x = -12

y = 11

Explanation:

i used substitution and let 'x' = 10 - 2y

3(10 - 2y) + 4y = 8

30 - 6y + 4y = 8

30 -2y = 8

-2y = -22

y = 11

x + 2(11) = 10

x + 22 = 10

x = -12

User Joellen
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