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What is x+2y=6
3x-2y=10

User Samskivert
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Answer:

x = 4

y = 1

Explanation:

This is a systems of equations problem, and while there are multiple ways to solve, my mind immediately goes to substitution.

x + 2y = 6 is easily converted into the value of x:

x = 6 - 2y

Using this, you can substitute that in for the x of the other equation and solve for y.

3 (6 - 2y) - 2y = 10

18 - 6y - 2y = 10

18 - 8y = 10

-8y = -8

y = 1

If you want the other variable (x), you can just plug in the value of y into any of the original equations.

x + 2(1) = 6

x = 4

I hope this helped!

User Ivan Pierre
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Answer: x=4

Explanation:

Combine like terms: 3x+x=4x

-2y+2y=0

6+10=16

4x=16=4

User Termi
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