SOLUTION: Solve the linear system using substitution. 4x-y=5 4x+4y=-4 Solve the linear system above^^ using elimination.

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Question 1069755: Solve the linear system using substitution.
4x-y=5
4x+4y=-4
Solve the linear system above^^ using elimination.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the linear system using substitution.
4x-y=5 --> y = 4x - 5
4x+4y=-4 --> x + y = -1
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x + y = -1
Sub for y
x + (4x-5) = -1
5x = 4
x = 4/5
y = -9/5
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Elimination is better for this system:
4x-y = 5
4x+4y=-4
------------------ Subtract
-5y = 9
y = -9/5
etc