SOLUTION: 2/x+ 3/y = 16 1/x+ 1/y = 7 Use elimination to solve. NO Clue how to set this up

SOLUTION: 2/x+ 3/y = 16 1/x+ 1/y = 7 Use elimination to solve. NO Clue how to set this up

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Question 859794: 2/x+ 3/y = 16 1/x+ 1/y = 7 Use elimination to solve. NO Clue how to set this up
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute
,
Then the equations become,

Now they're just regular linear equations you can solve using elimination.
Once you find and , take the reciprocals and you'll have and .
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