Question

Solve the following system of equations
Y= -2x – 3
4y + x =16

Answer 1

(-4,5)

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Explanation:

y = -2x - 3

4y + x = 16

4y + x = 16

4(-2x - 3) + x = 16

-8x - 12 + x = 16

-7x - 12 = 16

+12 + 12

-7x = 28

/-7 /-7

x = -4

4y + x = 16

4y + (-4) = 16

4y - 4 = 16

+ 4 + 4

4y = 20

/4 /4

y = 5

(x,y) -> (-4,5)

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