PLEASE I NEED HELP WITH THIS ANSWER

a) x = -2/3    y = -26/3 or -8 2/3

b) x = 12      y = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

a) since both equations begin with 'y =' you can set them equal to each other

4x - 6 = x - 8

3x = -2

x = -2/3

sub x value to find y:

y = 4(-2/3) - 6

   = -8/3 + (-18/3)

   = -26/3  

answer: 230 miles ( vote ! )

step-by-step explanation:

180.39 minus 17.99 equals 162.4

then divide 162.4 by .80 to get 230

the correct answer is you spend $55.78 more in a brand store that buy ing in a normal store.

step-by-step explanation:

brand = spend   $ 135.85 total

store = spend $80.07 total