SOLUTION: The question tells me to solve this system of equations using any method: -4x+9y=9 x-3y=-6 I have absolutely no idea how to do this problem.

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Question 1037491: The question tells me to solve this system of equations using any method:
-4x+9y=9
x-3y=-6
I have absolutely no idea how to do this problem.

Answer by jorel555(1290)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply x-3y=-6 by 3, you get:
-4x+9y=9
3x-9y=-18
Add them together:
-x=-9
x=9
y=5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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