What is the value of x in the solution to the system of linear equations? y is equal to 3 x plus 2 y is equal to x minus 4

Both equations equal y, so set their right-hand sides equal: 3x + 2 = x - 4. Subtract x and 2 from both sides to get 2x = -6, then divide by 2 to find x = -3. The correct choice is negative 3.

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