SOLUTION: Using the addition method solve the equation 2x-7y=4 5x-5y=4

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Question 811692: Using the addition method solve the equation
2x-7y=4
5x-5y=4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Using the addition method solve the equation
2x-7y=4
5x-5y=4
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Modify for elimination:
10x - 35y = 20
-10x + 10y = -8
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Add and solve for "y":
-25y = 12
y = -12/25
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Solve for "x":
5x - 5(-12/25) = 4
5x + (60/25) = 4
5x = 40/25
x = 8/25
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Cheers,
Stan H.