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What is the first step you take to solve this equation? x+5y=17 and -4x+3y=24

 Sep 27, 2016
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Solve what? You got 2 variables in each equation!!.

 Sep 27, 2016
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First step   SOlve first equation for 'x'

x = 17 - 5y       Substitute THIS value of 'x' in to the second equation to solve for 'y'

 Sep 27, 2016

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