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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can someone please help me solve this? Find x if y = -1 6 - 3xy = 12 A. 1/2 B. 2 C. -1/2 D. -2 Please & Thank you :)

OpenStudy (souvik):

put y=-1 in the 2nd equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Like this? 6 - 3x(-1) = 12? @souvik

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That gives me 12 :/ @souvik

OpenStudy (souvik):

find x now

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do I find x?

OpenStudy (souvik):

you got 6+3x=12 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes. @souvik

OpenStudy (souvik):

now subtract 6 from both sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x = 2 Thanks a bunch! :) @souvik

OpenStudy (souvik):

you are welcome..:)

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