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OpenStudy (narissa):

please check

OpenStudy (narissa):

OpenStudy (narissa):

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OpenStudy (texaschic101):

4x + 5y = 8 8x + ?y = ? coincident means it is the same line......so what would you have to multiply 4x by to equal 8x ??

OpenStudy (narissa):

this is confusing

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

4x times what = 8x ??......better yet, 4 x what = 8

OpenStudy (narissa):

2

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

yes...and if you multiply one term by 2, you have to multiply all the terms by 2 2(4x ) + 2(5y) = 2(8) do the math and what do you get now ?

OpenStudy (narissa):

so its 2 and 16

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

no.... 2(4x) + 2(5y) = 2(8) 8x + 10y = 16 now to check if they are the same line.. 8x + 10y = 16 --- reduce by dividing by 2 4x + 5y = 8......you see how , when reduced, they are the same line so your answer is : 8x + 10y = 16

OpenStudy (narissa):

thanks girl u r sooo helpful

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

I try :)

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