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Solve the simultaneous equations
5y−4x=8
y+x=7

x= ?
y= ?

User Mehatab
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Y=4
X=3
5(4)-4(3)=8
4+3=7
User Haysclark
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Answer:

x=3 y=4

Explanation:

5(4)=20

4(3)= 12

20-12=8

4+3=7

User DLight
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