SOLUTION: Solve by elimation method 0.05x+0.25y=66 0.15x+0.05y=72 Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

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Question 362723: Solve by elimation method
0.05x+0.25y=66
0.15x+0.05y=72
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
Answer by Alan3354(30982) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the 1st eqn by 3, then subtract one from the other (either way).
Solve for y.
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Sub for y into either eqn and solve for x.