SOLUTION: solve the system by the substitution method 2x-3y=11 x-4y=0

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Question 456787: solve the system by the substitution method
2x-3y=11
x-4y=0

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the system by the substitution method
2x-3y=11
x-4y=0
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Solve for "x": x = 4y
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
2(4y)-3y = 11
8y-3y = 11
5y = 11
y = 11/5
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x = 4y = 4(11/5) = 44/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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