SOLUTION: Solvew by the elimination method....I keep trying and get confused because of the decimals 0.3x-0.2y=4 0.2x-0.5y=1 please help this is my last problem.

SOLUTION: Solvew by the elimination method....I keep trying and get confused because of the decimals 0.3x-0.2y=4 0.2x-0.5y=1 please help this is my last problem.

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Question 131901: Solvew by the elimination method....I keep trying and get confused because of the decimals
0.3x-0.2y=4
0.2x-0.5y=1
please help this is my last problem.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If the decimals confuse you, get rid of them. Multiply both equations by 10:

Write back if you need more help than that.

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