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  • 12-12-2019
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of x in the following system?
y = 3x - 5
6x + 3y = 15

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luanaderp
luanaderp luanaderp
  • 12-12-2019

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

I used the process of substitution to do this.

1. put both equations into slope-intercept form:

y = 3x -  5

y = -2x + 5

2. since they both equal y, they must equal each other:

3x - 5 =  -2x + 5

3. simplify:

2 = x

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