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Solve each system of equations using the addition method. $5 x+4 y=6$$2 x=-5 y-1$
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We can multiply the first equation by 5 and the second equation by 4 to make the coefficients of y's additive inverses: First equation * 5: 25x + 20y = 30 Second equation * 4: 8x - 20y = -4 Show more…
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