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Solve using substitution. The solution is 4x-2y=-20 y=-3x

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4x - 2y = -20
4x - 2(-3x) = -20
4x - -6x = -20
4x + 6x = -20
10x = -20
-20 divided by 10
x = -2
User Matt DeKrey
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Answer:

X=-2

Explanation:

4x-2(-3x)= -20

4x+6x=-20

10x=-20

/10 /10

x=-2

Hope this helps!

User Inteoryx
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