SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations.
1.25x – 2y = 1.3125
x + 2y = –0.75
A) {(1.75, 1.5)}
B) {(0.75, 0)}
C) {(0.25, –0.5)}
D) {(1.75, –0.5)}
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Question 149291: Solve the system of equations.
1.25x – 2y = 1.3125
x + 2y = –0.75
A) {(1.75, 1.5)}
B) {(0.75, 0)}
C) {(0.25, –0.5)}
D) {(1.75, –0.5)}
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system of equations.
1.25x – 2y = 1.3125
x + 2y = –0.75
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Add the two equations to get:
2.25x = 0.5625
x = 0.25
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Substitute to solve for "y":
0.25 + 2y = -0.75
2y = -1
y = -1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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