Solve the system of equations using any method. 6x + 4y = β8 4x β 2y = 2
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Hi there! Let's us Substitution, as it appears to be the easiest one. We can solve the second equation for y.Β [tex]4x - 2y = 2[/tex] [tex]-2y=-4x+2[/tex] [tex]y=2x-1[/tex] Now that we have found the expression for y, we can substitute it back into the first equation.Β [tex]6x + 4y = -8 [/tex] [tex]6x+4(2x-1)=-8[/tex] Next, just solve for x.Β [tex]6x+4(2x-1)=-8[/tex] [tex]6x+8x-4=-8[/tex] [tex]14x-4=-8[/tex] [tex]14x=-4[/tex] [tex]x =-\frac{2}{7}[/tex] We have found the x-value of the system of equation, now we have to find the y-value. To do this, we can substitute the derived x-value into any equation, I'll be doing it in the first equation. When we substitute -2/7 into the first equation and solve for y, we get -11/7. Therefore, the solutions to the system of equations areΒ -2/7 and -11/7. Hope my answer has come of assistance you and have a phenomenal day!