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What is the solution to the following system of equations
5x + 4y = 40 6x + 4y =44

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Answer:

X=4, y=5

Explanation:

5x + 4y =40 equation 1

6x + 4y =44 equation 2

-1(5x + 4y)=-1(40) multiply equation 1 by -1 so equation will eliminate y

-5x - 4y=-40 modif equation 1

6x + 4y= 44 equation 2

x=4. Add above 2 equations

solve for y:

5x + 4y =40

5(4)+4y=40

20+4y =40

4y=20

y=5

check solution ;

6x+4y=44

6(4) + 4(5)=44

24 + 20=44

44=44

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