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29 August, 17:04

If 2y - x = 8, and 3x - y = 1, what is the value of x?

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  1. 29 August, 17:11
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    Order in ax+by=c form

    -1x+2y=8 and

    3x-y=1

    cancle y's

    multiply 2nd equation by 2

    and add to first

    -1x+2y=8

    6x-2y=2 +

    5x+0y=10

    5x=10

    divide both sides by 5

    x=2

    the value of x is 2
  2. 29 August, 17:19
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    Hello.

    The answer to your question is

    x = 2

    and y = 5

    Have a great day!
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