Question

Solve the systems by addition method.
3x-2y=19
2x-3y=11

Answer 1

is addition method the elimination method?

Answer 2

3x-2y=19 <---- -2(3x-2y=19) --->-6x+4y=-38
2x-3y=11 <----- 3(2x-3y=11) ---> 6x-9y = 33
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-5y=-5 --> y=1

Answer 3

but when i go plug in 1 for y it doesnt come out -38

Answer 4

im not done to i have to solve for x right!??

Answer 5

yea, plug in 1 for y in 3x - 2y = 19. then solve for x

Answer 6

dang (7,1) i need to get some rest!

Answer 7

@Mandy86 your procedure is perfectly right... x will never be 38...

Answer 8

thanks guys I know how to do this its just im so tired

Answer 9

x=7,y=1