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I’m having trouble finding the answers to this problem

I’m having trouble finding the answers to this problem-example-1

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Explanation:

Solve by Subsitution


x = 50 - y

Replace this into the second equation


y(50 - y) = 300


50y - {y}^(2) = 300

Write in standard form


- {y}^(2) + 50y = 300

Use the quadratic formula, and our answer will be

(6.97,43.02)

(43.02,6.97)

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