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-4x + 0.4y = -0.8 6x + 0.4y = 4.2The solution to the system is

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Answer:

x= 1/2

y=3

Explanation:

it is easier to subtract both equation and obtain a new one

1) 6x+0.4y=4.2

2) -4x+0.4y=-0.8

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1) -2)= 10x+0=5 leading to x=1/2

Now just eval x=1/2 in any of the original equations, for instances

1) 6*(1/2) +0.4*y=4.2, which leads to y=3

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