what is the value of x in the solution of the system of equations 3x+2y=12 and 5x-2y=4
+2592 Lets use the subtraction method
Set it up like an addition problem
3x+2y=12
5x-2y=4
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8x=16
x=2
Substitute 2 back into either of the two equations
3(2)+2y=12
6+2y=12
2y=6
y=3
OR
5(2)-2y=4
10-2y=4
-2y=-6
y=3
Same either way
X=2
Y=3
