Question

Solve the system algebraically.
4x - 5y = 3
x = 3 - y
What is the value of x?
9/7
24/14
33/14

Answer 1

if you multiply the bottom by 5 and add the results you can solve for x

Answer 2

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Answer 3

unless you get your hands dirty, youll never be able to do these on your own ....

Answer 4

which part of the directions did you not get? multiply, 5, add, or solve ??

Answer 5

4x - 5y = 3
x = 3 - y ; times 5

4x - 5y = 3
5x = 15 - 5y ; add em up
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9x -5y = 18 -5y ; and solve for x