If x + 8y = 20 and x = -3y, then y =

Answer Posted / s.rajendran

Given:
x + 8Y = 20
x = -3y

Solution:
if x = -3y, then
-3y + 8y = 20, so
5y = 20, then
y = 20/5
therefore, y = 4

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