Solve for y=2x + 6y = 14

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Rowland

Mathematics

16 September, 21:25

Solve for y=2x + 6y = 14

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Luz Martinez · Answer 1

1.75

Step-by-step explanation:

add 2 and 6 to 8

14 / 8 = 1.75

Raquel Downs · Answer 2

x = 7/6, y = 7/3

(7/6, 7/3)

Step-by-step explanation:

y=2x

6y = 14

We have a system of equations, kind of. Let's solve for y first.

6y = 14

y = 14/6 = 7/3

Now plug this back in to the first equation to get x.

y = 2x

7/3 = 2x

7/3 : 2 = x

7/6 = x