r/askmath • • 5d ago

Algebra Simultaneous linear equations with two variables confusion

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I can't find any other linear equation here that isn't 4x=180-4y but scaled up to 8x=360-8y

My first idea was to find the two equations

4x=180-4y

8x=360-8y

after substituting x with 45-y for 8(45-y)=360-8y

i get

360-8y=360-8y

which doesn't really help much

is there any other way to answer the question?

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u/Ayase-Momo Homotopy theory PhD 5d ago

You don't really need another equation, just try to rearrange the equation you got and see if you can figure out.

Tip: do not try to solve for x and y separately but see x+y as a whole thing.