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Determine the approximate ordered pair for f(x) = g(x). the graph of two linear functions 4 times x plus 15 times y equals 400 and 20 times x minus 4 times y equals negative 20 (26, 4) (18, 4) (4, 26) (4, 18)

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Answer:(4, 26)Step-by-step explanation:As equations, these statements work out to: 4x + 15y = 400 20x - 4y  =   -20First, multiply the first equation by -5, obtaining -20x - 75y = -2000.Next, add this result to the second equation: 20x - 4y  =   -20-20x - 75y = -2000----------------------------          -79y = -2020.  Dividing both sides by -79, we get:  y = 25.57.Subbing 25.57 for y in the first equation, we get 4x + 15(25.57) = 400.  Solve this for x:4x + 383.54 = 400Solving for x, 4x = 16.46, or x = 4.11.The solution is approximately (4.12, 25.57), or, when rounded off, (4, 26).