1. Solve the following system of equations using elimination. 5x+y=24 -5x-4y=-56 Solve for y: Solve for x

Tahmid Knox

Tahmid Knox

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2021-01-04

1.
Solve the following system of equations using elimination.
5x+y=24
-5x-4y=-56
Solve for y:
Solve for x

Answer & Explanation

Bertha Stark

Bertha Stark

Skilled2021-01-05Added 96 answers

5x+y=24---1
-5x-4y=-56---2
X=?
Y=?
Adding equation 1 & 2
(5x+y)+(-5x-4y)=24+(-56)
-3y=-32
Y=323
Substitute the value of y in 1st eq
5x+y=24
5x+(323)=24
5x=24323=403
X=83

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