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3x – 4y = 31
y = -2x + 6

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

3x – 4y = 31

y = -2x + 6

Plug in Y

3x – 4(-2x + 6) = 31

Distribute

3x +8x-24= 31

Add like terms

11x - 24 = 31

Add 24 on both sides

11x = 55

Divide both sides by 11

x = 5

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