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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the system of equations 4x – y = 9 and 3x – 5y = 11. What is the x-coordinate of the solution? A. –2 B. –1 C. 2 D. 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can anyone please help me?

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

multiply first equation by -5 : -20x + 5y = -45 3x - 5y = 11 now add these to get equation in x solve this to get your answer

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

can you continue?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is -17x = -34 correct?

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

yes

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

so what is x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2 ?

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