SOLUTION: Solve the system by addition. 2x + 4y = 3 4x – 2y = 1

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Question 94504: Solve the system by addition.
2x + 4y = 3
4x – 2y = 1


Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplying the second equation by 2 and adding to first equation gives (2x+4y)+2(4x-2y)=3+2(1)

2x+4y+8x-4y=3+2 ... 10x=5 ... x=1/2 ... 2(1/2)+4y=3 ... 4y=2 ... y=1/2

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