Xis six more than four times the value of y.
if x + y = 46, find the value of x.
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X + y = 46
x is six more than four times the value of y
so replace x with that
6+4y + y = 46
add
4y+y=5y
so
6+5y=46
subtract 6 from both sides to remove the 6 in the left.
5y = 40
Divide both sides by 5, the coefficient of y. 5y/5=y and 40/5=8