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  • 16-12-2021
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If 2x - y = 7 and y = 3x - 12, what is the value of x

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  • 16-12-2021

Answer:

x = -19

Step-by-step explanation:

We know the value of y which is y = 3x - 12.

So, we can substitute it in the given equation,

2x - y = 7

=> 2x - 3x - 12 = 7

=> 2x - 3x = 7 + 12

=> -x = 19

=> x = -19

Hope you understood!!

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