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Question from ntshidi, a student: Solve for x and y Y=1/2x+4and1/4x-6 |
Hi,
You have
\[y = \frac12x + 4\]
and
\[y = \frac14 x - 6.\]
Since the right side of each of these expressions is equal to the same number $y,$ you have
\[ \frac12x + 4 = \frac14 x - 6. \]
Can you solve this for $x?$
Penny
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