SOLUTION: I honestly don't know how to figure this one out. x+y=40 x/20-y/5=1

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Question 698431: I honestly don't know how to figure this one out.
x+y=40
x/20-y/5=1
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x+y=40
x/20-y/5=1
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x + y = 40
x -4y = 20 2nd eqn times 20
----------- Subtract
5y = 20
etc