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2x+4y=11 how do you solev thia?

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2 possible answers;

#1: Solve for x

Subtract 4y from both sides: 2x + 4y = 11

Divide 2 to both sides: 2x = 11 - 4y

Answer: x = -2y + 11/2

#2: Solve for y

Subtract 2x from both sides: 2x + 4y = 11

Divide both sides by 4: 4y = 11 - 2x

Answer: y = 11/4 - 1/2x
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