SOLUTION: Solve the following pair of simultaneous equations. 3/5x - 4y = -1 0.8x - 3.5y = 1/2

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Question 1170915: Solve the following pair of simultaneous equations.
3/5x - 4y = -1
0.8x - 3.5y = 1/2

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I just saw this problem posted AND SOLVED, probably, 8 times during the last week.


Why it is so popular ?

Does it point the coordinates on an uninhabited island where the treasure is hidden ?


See the solution under this link
https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems/Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems.faq.question.1170805.html



Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Again?
Just making sure?
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It's possible it's being submitted by several students taking the same class.
With the advent of on-line classes due to the virus that could be the reason.