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3 September, 21:40

5x + 2y = 8

x + y = 4

If you want to solve the system of equations by addition, which of the following could you do?

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  1. 3 September, 23:46
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    Multiply the equation x+y = 4 by - 5

    The resultant would be-

    -5x - 5y = - 20

    Adding this with 5x + 2y = 8

    Then, the resulting would be,

    -3y = - 12

    ∴ y=4

    and x=4-4 = 0
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