SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by the addition method. { 5x -7y =4 { 7x-3y=4 Select the correct answer A) The solution is___? B) Ther

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Question 918657: Solve the system of equations by the addition method.
{ 5x -7y =4
{ 7x-3y=4













Select the correct answer


A) The solution is___?
B) There are infinitely many solutions
C) There is no solution

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x -7y =4
7x- 3y =4
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Multiply the 1st eqn by 3 and the 2nd by -7
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15x - 21y = 12
-49x+ 21y = -28
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-34x = -16
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solve for x, then sub and solve for y.
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The addition method is multiplying 1 or both eqns by something to make the coefficients of one of the variables equal, then eliminating it.

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