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Find values for x and y that fit both equations 2x-3y=8 and 4x+3y=-2

 Feb 5, 2017
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y=-2;x=1

 Feb 5, 2017
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2x-3y = 8 

4x+3y = -2       add these  giving

 

6x = 6      divide by 6

 

x = 1

 

And use either equation to find  y

 

4(1) + 3y = - 2

 

4 + 3y  = - 2      subtract 4 from each side

 

3y  = -6        divide by 3

 

y = - 6/3  = - 2

 

 

 

 

 

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 Feb 5, 2017

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