What is the solution to this system of equations? 5x + 2y = 29 x + 4y = 13

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Edgar Chavez

1 September, 08:28

What is the solution to this system of equations? 5x + 2y = 29 x + 4y = 13

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Heidy Contreras · Answer 1

5x+2y=29

x+4y=13

Let's eliminate y;

To do so, multiply equation1 by 2;

10x+4y=58

x+4y=13

Subtract equation II from equation I to get;

9x=45

x=5

To solve for y, replace value of x in equation II,

x+4y=13

5+4y=13

4y=8

y=2

Nikolas Sparks · Answer 2

Nikolas Sparks 1 September, 11:54

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X is equal to 5 and y is equal to 2