SOLUTION: For the system x + y = 2 and y = - x1/4^2 + 3, Could you solve the system? Thanks.

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Question 883675: For the system x + y = 2 and y = - x1/4^2 + 3, Could you solve the system? Thanks.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 2
y = - x1/4^2 + 3
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y = 2 - x
y = - x/16 + 3
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2 - x = 3 - x/16
32 - 16x = 48 - x
-15x = 16
x = -16/15