SOLUTION: 3x-4y=1 2x-5y=3

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Question 150110: 3x-4y=1
2x-5y=3

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-4y=1
2x-5y=3
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Multiply thru 1st by 2 ; Multiply thru 2nd by 3:
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6x - 8y = 2
6x -15y = 9
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Subtract 2nd from 1st:
7y = -7
y = -1
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Substitute into 2x-5y=3 to solve for "x":
2x -5*-1 = 3
2x = -2
x = -1
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Solution: (-1,-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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