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Solve this system of equations, then determine what y equals.
x + 5y= 7
2x + 4y = -4


y=-18
y=3
y=8
y=-8

User Humbagumba
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Answer:
y = 3

1. First, solve for unknown x.


(x+5y=7)2

2. Balance the equation.


2x+10y=14


\mathrm {2x + 4y = -4}

3. Now, we subtract.


6y = 18


6 ×
3 = 18

4. Finally, divide.


18/6=3

User Axilmar
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(x+5y=7)2
2x+10y=14
2x + 4y = -4
Subtract
6y = 18
Divide by 6
Y = 3
User Immy
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