x = 3y - 6 2x - 4y = 8 We need to start by solving 3y - 6 for x Substitute 3y -6 for x in 2x 2x - 4y = 8 2(3y - 6) - 4y = 8 2y - 12 = 8 2y = 8 + 12 2y = 20 Divide both sides by 2 2y/2 = 20/2 y = 10
Now, substitute 10 for y in x= 3y x = 3y - 6 x = 3(10) - 6 x = 30 - 6 x= 24