Solve using substitution: 3x + y = 14 2x - 6y = -24

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Mayank Gupta · Answer 1 · 2022-07-05T10:32:23+0000

Answer:

x = 3

y = 5

Explanation:

*tip = chose a variable and get by itself one side and then plug it into the other equation

3x + y = 14

y = -3x + 14

2x - 6(-3x + 14) = -24

2x + 18x - 84 = -24

20x = 60

x = 3

3(3) + y = 14

9 + y = 14

y = 5