Question

find the solution of the system of equations
2x-4y=32
2x-8y=48

Answer 1

subtract equation 2 from equation 1 to get

2x-4y=32
2x-8y=48
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0x + 4y = -16


so

4y = -16

y = ???

Answer 2

once you determine the value of y, you can use it to find the value of x

Answer 3

come on melissa....you can do this....jim pretty much gave you most of the problem

Answer 4

you just have to divide everything by 4 and you get your answer

Answer 5

-4

Answer 6

yes(:

Answer 7

now that you know that y = -4, you can use this to find x

so pick on any equation, plug it in and solve for x

I'll use the first equation


2x-4y=32

2x-4(-4)=32

2x + 16 = 32

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x = ???

Answer 8

8

Answer 9

correct

Answer 10

8,-4

Answer 11

(8,-4), yep

Answer 12

way to go melissa...good explaining jim

Answer 13

thanks kelliegirl33

Answer 14

thanks for the help

Answer 15

you're welcome