SOLUTION: how do i solve these two equations using the elimination method: s=(3p-2) and s=(2p+1)

SOLUTION: how do i solve these two equations using the elimination method: s=(3p-2) and s=(2p+1)

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Question 577627: how do i solve these two equations using the elimination method: s=(3p-2) and s=(2p+1)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1)
Subtract from both sides
(1)
and
(2)
Subtract from both sides
(2)
Subtract (2) from (1)
(1)
(2)

and, since
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
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