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Need help finding the solution for this linear equation

Need help finding the solution for this linear equation-example-1

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Answer:

x = -3

y = 7

Explanation:

4y + 2 = 30

x - 4y = -31

Simplify the first equation by subtracting 2 from both sides:

4y = 28

Divide both sides by 4

y=7

Plug 7 in for y to solve for x:

x - 4(7) = -31

x - 28 = -31

Add 28 to both sides

x=-3

(x,y)=(-3,7)

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