Respuesta :

X+2y=4

+-x-4y=-14

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-2y=-10, y=5, x=4-10=-6

Answer:

x = -6

y = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Add the equations

1x + 2y = 4

-1x - 4y = -14

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    -2y = -10

Divide both sides by -2

y = 5

Substitute for y = 5 into either equation

using  1x + 2y = 4

1x + 2(5) = 4

1x + 10 = 4

Subtract 10 from both sides

1x = -6

x = -6

Solution

x = -6

y = 5