SOLUTION: I have been trying to figure out how to solve the system 4x + 3y = 11 3x - 2y= 4. I think the first equation is 2 but I am not sure. Please help.

Question 105354: I have been trying to figure out how to solve the system 4x + 3y = 11 3x - 2y= 4. I think the first equation is 2 but I am not sure. Please help.
Answer by elima(1433) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x + 3y = 11
3x - 2y= 4
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Since it doesn't say which way to solve, I will go ahead and solve by elimination;
First lets multiply the first equation by 2, and the second equation by 3, and then add them together;
8x+6y=22
9x-6y=12
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17x=34
x=2
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Now that we know what x equals, lets solve for y;
4(2)+3y=11
8+3y=11
3y=11-8
3y=3
y=1
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:)
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