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Solve the system of equations by the substitution method.
12x + 3y = 22
- 4x = y + 8
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User ErnestoC
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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

use the second equation because y is already by itself

-4 x = y + 8

y = -4x - 8

substitute:

12x + 3(-4x - 8) = 22

distribute the 3:

12x -12x - 24 = 22

0 - 24 = 22

-24 ≠ 22

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