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Question 188641: I'm trying to solve a few equations that I just can not seem to understand, please advise:
1. trying to solve: -1/4(x-8)+1/2(x+2)=x+9
2. trying to solve by elimination method: 3x-4y=41
2y=25-5x
3. trying to solve by substitution method: 15x-20y=-7
15y=5+10x
Thank you so much!

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