SOLUTION: 7x+2y=24 8x+2y=30

Question 277748: 7x+2y=24
8x+2y=30
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7x+2y=24
8x+2y=30
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Subtract the 1st equation from the 2nd and solve for "x":
x = 6
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Subtitute into the 1st equation and solve for "y":
7*6 + 2y = 24
2y = 24-42
2y = -18
y = -9
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Cheers,
Stan h.
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