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solve the simultaneous equation using substitution method x-y=8 and 4x+y=4​

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x - y = 8

Add y to both sides

x = 8 + y

4x + y = 4

Substitute the value of x from the first equation in

4(8 + y) + y = 4

Simplify and solve

32 + 4y + y = 4

32 + 5y = 4

5y = -28

y = -5.6

Now put that value of y into the first equation

x = 8 + (-5.6)

x = 2.4

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