SOLUTION: What is the value of the y variable in the solution to the following system of equations? 5x + 4y = 1 4x + 3y = -1

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Question 315328: What is the value of the y variable in the solution to the following system of equations?
5x + 4y = 1
4x + 3y = -1

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Multiply the first equation by 4. Multiply the second equation by -5.

Add the two equations term-by-term. The coefficient on the variable will go to zero leaving you with a single equation in that you can solve by ordinary means.

John


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