SOLUTION: I don't know what this type of equation is called but: 4x+3y=70 4x-27=80 How would you solve this?

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Question 835610: I don't know what this type of equation is called but: 4x+3y=70
4x-27=80
How would you solve this?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x+3y=70
4x-27=80 --> 4x = 107 --> x = 107/4
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4x+3y=70
4(107/4) + 3y = 70
107 + 3y = 70
3y = - 37
y = -37/3