SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations by elimination: 2x-6y=3, 4x+9y= -1

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Question 327373: Solve the following system of equations by elimination: 2x-6y=3, 4x+9y= -1
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multiply eq. 1 by (-2) and add to eq. 2,



Then use either equation to solve for x.




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