0.2x + 0.5y = 4 -0.1x + 0.3y = -2

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the numerical expression:

0.2x + 0.5y = 4 -0.1x + 0.3y = -2

Simplify the given expression.

Solution:

The given expression can be simplified by combining similar terms.  

To start with, we can transpose all terms on one side of the equation. Note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.

0.2x + 0.5y = 4 -0.1x + 0.3y = -2

0.2x + 0.5y -4  + 0.1x - 0.3y + 2 = 0

0.3x + 0.2x -2 =0

Final Answer: 0.3x + 0.2x -2 =0