If is the solution to the given system of equations, what is the value of y ?

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The correct answer is 23. Since it&rsquo;s given that , the value of y can be found by substituting 2 for x in the first equation and solving for y . Substituting 2 for x yields , or . Subtracting 6 from both sides of this equation yields .

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