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OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x-y=9 3x-4y=-24 Find exact solutions using any algebra method

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply the first equation by -4 to get: -8x + 4y = -36 now take this equation and add it to the second equation. that should eliminate the y variable and leave you 1 equation in 1 variable (x) that you can solve...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so i take -8x=-36 3x=-24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how does x = 5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

dont you divide 11/-60

OpenStudy (anonymous):

technically -60/11 sooo I got -5.45

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:) exactly! sorry just did that piece of it wrong! glad you checked hun!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes :) plug that in for x and solve for y

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