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  • 03-11-2021
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solve the following system of equation 5x + 4y = -4 and 3x + 4y =12

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ridmitharuka
ridmitharuka ridmitharuka
  • 03-11-2021

Answer:

x=-8  y=9

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 4y = -4----(1)

3x + 4y =12-----(2)

(2)-(1)

(3x+4y)-(5x+4y)=12-(-4)

3x+4y-5x-4y=12+4

-2x=16

x=16/-2

x=-8

substitute in (1)

5(-8)+4y=-4

-40+4y=-4

4y=-4+40

4y=36

y=36/4

y=9

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