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X + 3y = 12 x = -2y + 8

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Answer:

x = 0

y = 4

Explanation:

x + 3y = 12 x = -2y + 8

-2y + 8 + 3y = 12

y + 8 = 12

y = 4

Now put 4 in for y and solve for x

x + 3(4) = 12

x + 12 = 12

x = 0

Let's Check

0 + 3(4) = 12

12 = 12

So, x = 0 and y = 4 is the correct answer!

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