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2x - y = 8
x + y = 4
How to find the solution using substitution

User CrownFord
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Answer:

X=4, Y=4

Explanation:

First Solve for y

y= 4-x

Sub that in for y on the other equation.

2x-4-x=8

x=4

User Sinisha
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Answer:

x =4 & y=0

Explanation:

Solve for the first variable in one of the equations, then substitute the result into the other equation

User Jordan Ryan Moore
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