SOLUTION: Use the elimination method to solve the system of equation.Choose the correct order pair -x+5y=4 and 4x+3y=16

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Question 1190034: Use the elimination method to solve the system of equation.Choose the correct order pair
-x+5y=4 and 4x+3y=16

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Use the elimination method to solve the system of equation.Choose the correct order pair
-x+5y=4 --> -4x+20y= 16
and 4x+3y=16
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-4x+20y= 16
4x+3y=16
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23y = 32
y = 32/27
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-x+5y=4
-x + 160/27 = 4
x = 160/27 - 4 = 52/27