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Find the solution to the system of equations 8y−x=4 2x−21y=2

User Benyamin
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Answer:

x= -20, y= -2

Explanation:

User Dan Draper
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Answer:

x = -20, y = -2

Explanation:

8y - x = 4

x = 8y - 4

2x - 21y = 2

2(8y - 4) - 21y = 2

16y - 8 - 21y = 2

-5y = 10

y = -2

x = 8(-2) - 4

x = -20

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