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2 years ago

Solve the system of equations by substitution: y = x - 2

Mathematics

1 answer:

gizmo_the_mogwai [7]2 years ago

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Step-by-step explanation:

y = x - 2

x + y = 12

Substitute the first expression for y into the second equation.

x + (x - 2) = 12

2x - 2 = 12

2x = 14

x = 7

Now plug into either equation to find y.

y = 7 - 2

y = 5

So the solution is (7, 5).

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