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Question from lavon, a student: I'm having trouble figuring out a linear equation, can you help? - 3x + 2y = 8 |
Hi Lavon,
If you add the two equations you will arrive at one equation in the single variable y. Solve this equation for y and then substitute this value for y back into either of the given equations and solve for x. Once you have values for x and y substitute into both equations to verify that your solution is correct.
Penny
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