Math question

Question

use the elimination method to find the y-coordinate for the solution of the system 

 

5x-4y=4

x+4y=2

Answer 1

5x - 4y = 4

 x + 4y = 2    add equations

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6x = 6

x = 1

 

x + 4y= 2

1 + 4y = 2

4y = 1

y = 1/4

 

The solution to the system is the point (1, 1/4)