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How to solve 2x+y=8 and 2x-3y=24 by substitution

How to solve 2x+y=8 and 2x-3y=24 by substitution
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How to solve 2x+y=8 and 2x-3y=24 by substitution

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User Marek Suscak
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Answer:

16

Explanation:

y=8-5x

2x-3y=24

2x-3×8-5x=24

-3x-24=24

-3x=24+24

-3x=48

x=48÷3

x=16

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