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What is x and y
3x+8y=12
8x+3y=32

User Makky
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Answer:

x=4 and y=0

Step-by-step explanation: To solve, solve for x and y by substituting for the opposite intercept. For y, substitute x for 0 (since the coordinates for the x-int are always 0). Do the same for x.

Check:

3(4)+8(0)=12

and

8(4)+3(0)=32

Hope this helps,

Lacia :))

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