Question

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Solve the following system of equations using elimination.
5x+y=24
-5x-4y=-56

Answer 1

x = 8/3 and y = 32/3

Explanation:

Add the two equations, getting -3y = -32, thus y = 32/3

Sub for y in first equation, getting 5x + 32/3 = 24

5x = 40/3

x = 8/3