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8x-4y=7 3x+6y=12 what is the value of x

User Esat
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Explanation:

8x-4y=7 3x+6y=12

8x-3x=7 4y+6y=12

5x=7 10y=12.

User Faly
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Answer: x=1

Explanation:

2(8x-4y=7)

3x+6y=12

16x-6y=7

3x+6y=12

19x/19 = 19/19

x=1