Solve using Linear Combination
a + c = 9
8a + 4.5c = 58

Question

Solve using Linear Combination 
a + c  = 9
8a + 4.5c  = 58

mathmale · Answer

Should we decide to eliminate variable "a" first, we'd multiply the entire 1st equation by -8 and combine this modified 1st equation to the 2nd equation (as-is).

Anyone care to try this?

tester97 · Answer

Please dont ask for help and not reply to the helper. This site is not for giving direct answers, rather its to help the asker understand and our job as helpers is to guide the said asker toward the correct answer.

mathmale · Answer

@ jjmays:  tester97 is right.  I really would like to hear back from you and (especially) to see any first steps you've taken to solve the problem that you've posted.