What is the solution of the system? Use elimination. 3x – 4y = 9 –3x + 2y = 9

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anonymous · Answer

add both the equations it will eliminate x then find y
after that put the value of y to any equation to find x

hero · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

3x - 4y = 9
9 - 3x + 2y = 9

anonymous · Answer

3x - 4y =9 
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3x + 2y = 0

anonymous · Answer

so we get 6y = 9
then y = 3/2

anonymous · Answer

3x - 4y = 9
3x - 4(3/2) = 9
so x = -1