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Solve the system by substitution.
y = x + 6
y = 3x

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Answer:

  • x = 3
  • y = 9

Explanation:

  • y = x + 6
  • y = 3x

Bring one of the equations into the other one:

3x = x + 6

3x - x = 6

2x = 6

x= 3

Then, bring the found value to find the value other variable:

y = 3x = 3(3) = 9

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Answer:

y=9

x=3

Explanation:

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