vithegoat23 vithegoat23
  • 20-04-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve the system of equations x - y = 12 and x + 7y = -20 by combining the
equations.

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braynblade616 braynblade616
  • 20-04-2021

Answer:

x=16, y=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

-1(x-y=12)

x+7y=-20

-x+y=-12

x+7y=-20

8y=-32

y=-4

x-4=12

x=16

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giathy28439 giathy28439
  • 20-04-2021

Answer:

x= 8, y= -4

Step-by-step explanation:

You can subtract one equation by another to eliminate x

(x-y)-(x+7y)=12-(-20)

-8y = 32

y= -4

Substitute y =  -4 in the first equation:

x-(-4) = 12

x =8

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