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{x-y=5

{4x+y=10

i need help with this system of linear equations using substitution. Please help!!! I need answers ASAP!!!

 Feb 16, 2015

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x-y=5      SO     x=5+y     (1)

4x+y=10     (2)

 

Sub (1) into (2)

4(5+y)+y=10

20+4y+y=10

5y=-10

y=-2

 

now sub y=-2 back into (1) to find x

 Feb 17, 2015
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Best Answer

x-y=5      SO     x=5+y     (1)

4x+y=10     (2)

 

Sub (1) into (2)

4(5+y)+y=10

20+4y+y=10

5y=-10

y=-2

 

now sub y=-2 back into (1) to find x

Melody Feb 17, 2015

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