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Solve the system of equations:
25−x=−4y
3x−2y=30

User Ahrooran
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Answer:

(7, -4.5)

Explanation:

25−x=−4y ---> x=25+4y

3x−2y=30

use x to substitute into the second equation

3 (25+4y)-2y = 30

75+12y-2y=30

75+10y=30

10y=-45

y=-4.5

3x-2(-4.5)=30

3x+9=30

3x=21

x=7

check:

25-7=-4*-4.5

18=18 (yes)

3*7-2*-4.5=30

21+9=30

30=30 (yes)

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