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Solve the system of equations x = 2y + 8 and 3x - 2y = 0 Write your answer as an ordered pair in the form ( x , y )

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x - 2y = 8 ...(1)\\ 3x - 2y = 0 \rightarrow \: 2y = 3x...(2) \\ sub \: (2)in \: (1) \\ x - 3x = 8 \\ - 2x = 8 \\ x = - (8)/(2) \\ x = - 4 \\ 2y = 3( - 4) \\ 2y = - 12 \\ y = - (12)/(2) \\ y = - 6

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