Find the solution to the system of equations: x + 3y = 7 and 2x + 4y = 8 1. Isolate x in the first equation:

2. Substitute the value for x into the second equation:

3. Solve for y:

4. Substitute y into either original equation:

5. Write the solution as an ordered pair:

x = 7 – 3y

2(7 – 3y) + 4y = 8

14 – 6y + 4y = 8

14 – 2y = 8

–2y = –6

y = 3

x + 3(3) = 7

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