Question

How do I solve linear equations by elimination, step by step

Answer 1

step by step requires and example. you got one?

Answer 2

2x+5y=17
6x-5y=-9

Answer 3

elimination, means eliminate one of the variables, and that will be easy in this example

Answer 4

try adding that two equations and see what you get

Answer 5

usually you just write
\[2x+5y=17\]
\[6x-5y=-9\]
add to get
\[8x=8\]
\[x=1\]