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What is the solution for the system given below 4x + 8y = 20 and -4x + 2y = -30

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You have the folloiwng system of equations:

4x + 8y = 20

-4x + 2y = -30

In order to solve the previous system, proceed as follow:

Sum the equations and solve for y:

4x + 8y = 20

-4x + 2y = -30

10y = -10

Divide by 10 both sides

y = -10/10

y = -1

Now, replace the previous value of y into the any of the equations of the system, for instance, into the first equation and solve for x:

4x + 8y = 20

4x + 8(-1) = 20

4x - 8 = 20

add 8 boht sides, simlplify and divide by 4 both sides:

4x = 20 + 8

4x = 28

x = 28/4

x = 7

Hence, the solution of the given system of equations is given by:

x = 7

y = -1

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