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X-4y=16
5x+4y=8 Math math math

X-4y=16 5x+4y=8 Math math math-example-1
User Mmc
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Answer:

y=-3

x=4

Explanation:

User Nagh
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Answer:

(4,-3)

Explanation:

x-4y=16

5x+4y=8

find x for one equation

x=4y+16

Now plug this into the other equation

5(4y+16)+4y=8

20y+80+4y=8

24y=-72

y=-3

x=4

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