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im trying to solve systems by elimination, would anyone like to help -6x + 3y =6 5x - 4y = -14

 Feb 4, 2016
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Solve one of the equations for one of the variables

Like:

-6x+3y=6

y=(6x+6)/3

y=2x+2

 

Then subistute it into the other one

5x-4(2x+2)=-14

Solve

5x-6x-4=-14

-x-4=-14

-x=-10

x=10

 

Then put 10 back into either original equation for x

-6(10)+3y=6

-60+3y=6

3y=66

y=22

 

x=10

y=22

 Feb 4, 2016

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