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OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve the pair of simultaneous equations: y=8-x, 2x^2+xy=-16

OpenStudy (kropot72):

The first step is to substitute the given value of y into the equation\[2x ^{2}+xy=-16\] Can you do that?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

OpenStudy (kropot72):

\[2x ^{2}+x(8-x)=-16\] Now you need to remove the brackets by multiplying each term inside the brackets by x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

still don't understand

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no what is that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12+x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

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