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Solve the system of equations.
12x-5y=-20
y=x+4

User Astery
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Answer:

x = 0, y = 4

Explanation:

12x - 5y = 20

y = x+4

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12x - 5y = 20

-x + y = 4

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12x - 5y = 20

5(-x+y = 4)

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12x - 5y = 20

-5x + 5y = 20

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7x = 0

x = 0

y = x + 4

y = 0+4

y = 4

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