Question 1 Solve X 4y 8 2x 2y 1 Question 2 Student Given Following Question Solve 3y 5 7c Q29664887

Question 1

Solve:

 x – 4y = 8
2x + 2y = 1

Question 2 

A student was given the following question to solve:  

√(3Y + 5) = 7C; make Y the subject of theformula. 

The student gave the solution as:

[√(3Y +  5)]2 = 7C2

3Y + 5 = 7C2

3Y = 7C2 + 5

Y =  7C² + 5
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Do you think any error/s was/were made by thestudent? 
If no, give reason/s to support your answer.
If yes, identify the error/s and provide the correct solution forthe student.  

Question 3

Find the exact value of x:

5x – 3   –  x – 1 = 8 +7x
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Question 4

Marcia inherited $3, 750 from her father’s estate.After investing her inheritance in a bank for 4 years, itaccumulated to $4, 998. What was the  interest rate that thebank paid on Marcia’s investment?