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Solve using substitution. x − 6y = –8 x + 6y = 16 please help imma fail

User Anush
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Answer:

x = 4, y = 2

Explanation:

x - 6y = - 8 is the same as x = 6y - 8

sub that into x + 6y = 16 :

6y - 8 + 6y = 16

12y = 16 + 8

y = 2

sub that into x = 6y - 8:

x = 12 - 8 = 4

User Navneeth G
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Answer:

x=−16/7

Explanation:

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