SOLUTION: Solve using elimination method: 1/4x + 1/3y = 6 3/4x + 5/3y = -6 I cannot figure this out!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

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Question 726534: Solve using elimination method:
1/4x + 1/3y = 6
3/4x + 5/3y = -6
I cannot figure this out!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/4x + 1/3y = 6,
3/4x + 5/3y = -6
assuming you mean
x/4+y/3=6
3x/4+5y/3=-6
x=72 y=-36




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