Question

Solve the system using elimination.

5x + 4y = 12
3x – 3y = 18

How do I solve this using elimination? I know how to do it by substitution I am just confused about elimination.

Answer 1

Would you like an example?

Answer 2

Try this website
http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Linear-equations/Algebra1-and-2:-How-to-Solve-a-Elimination-Equation.lesson

Answer 3

5x + 4y = 12
3x – 3y = 18
Ok what variable do you want to find first?

Answer 4

Hold on I'm going to try working it out in the way the people did in that link just give me a few minutes to try it. :)

Answer 5

Ok:)

Answer 6

Yes I got homie! Thanks :D

Answer 7

*got it

Answer 8

No problem man glad I can help.

Answer 9

Any other questions?

Answer 10

Nope I am good thanks again :D