In edgar allan poe's "the philosophy of composition," which of these elements of the poem "the raven" does poe say he decided early on?
a. the plot of the poem
b. the word "nevermore" that would be repeated
c. the effect he wanted the poem to have on readers
d. the animal that would be a symbol of darkness

x=4, y=4

step-by-step explanation:

y=2x-4;

x+2y=12

we can use substitution since the first equation is solved for y

where ever you see y in the second equation, replace it with 2x-4

x + 2(2x-4) = 12

distribute the 2

x+4x-8 = 12

combine like terms

5x-8=12

add 8 to each side

5x-8+8=12+8

5x=20

divide by 5

5x/5 = 20/5

x =4

we still need to solve for y

y = 2x-4

we know x =4

y = 2(4) -4

y = 8-4

y=4

do you have a copy of the poem?