x = 4y - 6
3x - 6y = -24
Substitute x = 4y - 6 into the second equation:
3(4y - 6) - 6y = -24
12y - 18 - 6y = -24
6y - 18 = -24
6y = -6
y = -1
Now, substitute y = -1 into x = 4y - 6:
x = 4(-1) - 6
x = -4 - 6
x = -10
Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is x = -10.
What is the value of x in the solution to this system of equations?
x = 4y – 6
3x – 6y = -24
-2
-10
0
-1
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