SOLUTION: Solve the following equations: 4ax+by=11ab 8ax-5by=ab

Question 252703: Solve the following equations:
4ax+by=11ab
8ax-5by=ab
Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
OUr original equations are:
(i)
(ii)
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STEP #1 - multiply (i) equations by 5
(iii)
(ii)
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STEP #2 - add down to eliminate by.
(v) 28ax = 56ab.
We must assume that a, b, x, and y are not all zero.
x = 2b.
-- STEP #3 - find y.
Y = 3a.
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