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What is the solution for this system of equations:
y = 1/2 x + 1
x + y = 16

User Jericon
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Answer:

  • x = 10, y = 6

Explanation:

Given

  • y = 1/2 x + 1
  • x + y = 16

Substituting y in the second equation:

  • x + 1/2x + 1 = 16
  • 1.5x = 15
  • x = 15/1.5 = 10

Then

  • y = 1/2*10 + 1 = 5 + 1 = 6
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