Question

Solve the following system and show all of your work.
x − 2y = 14
x + 3y = 9
I'm not just looking for an answer. I want to know how to solve these problems. I can't figure out how to do it for the life of me.

Answer 1

First do you want me to show you the easier method of elimination?

Answer 2

yes! if you could

Answer 3

Great! In this method the logic is to get rid of one of the variables by canceling them off. So look at the x terms - what can you do to the 2nd equation to cancel the x terms