SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out the x and y of this elimination question: 3y+9y=138 8x+5y=178

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Question 1153282: I am trying to figure out the x and y of this elimination question:
3y+9y=138
8x+5y=178

Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, ikleyn:
Answer by greenestamps(13200)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


[1]
[2]

It might not end up being any help... but divide the first equation by 3 to make the numbers smaller:

[3]

Multiply [3] by -8 and add the resulting equation to [2]; that will eliminate x.

[4]
[2]
[4]+[2]


Plug y=10 in either of the original equations to solve for x.

I leave that part to you to finish the problem....


Answer by ikleyn(52794)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I am trying to figure out the x and y of this elimination question:
3y+9y=138
8x+5y=178
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Your original system of equations in the post is written in some  STRANGE  and  UNUSUAL  MANNER.

Twice and thrice check it;  then re-check and cross-check.


Happy checking,  double-checking,  re-checking and cross-checking (!)


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Notice that the tutor @greenestamps instructed you on solving  ANOTHER/DIFFERENT system (!)



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