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If y = 3x and 2x – 4y = 3, then x=

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-0.03 is the answer
User The Jonas Persson
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Answer:

x = -0.3

Explanation:

You can substitute y in 2x – 4y = 3, to solve for x.

How to solve for x:

2x - 4(3x) = 3 (Simplify)

2x - 12x = 3 (Simplify)

-10x = 3 (Divide by -10)

x = -0.3

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