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Solve the simultaneous equations:
x + 5y = 39
4x + 3y = 20

User SabreWolfy
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Answer:

y= 8, x= -1

Explanation:

Solve for x

x= 39-5y

Substitute the given value of x into equation 4x+3y=20..

4(39-5y)+3y=20

y=8

Substitute the value of y into equation x=39-5y..

x=39-5×8

x= -1

y= 8, x= -1

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User Lihkinisak
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Explanation:

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Solve the simultaneous equations: x + 5y = 39 4x + 3y = 20-example-1
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