SOLUTION: -2x-9y=-25 -4x-9y=-23 this solving systems of equation by elimination

Question 247402: -2x-9y=-25
-4x-9y=-23
this solving systems of equation by elimination

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2x-9y=-25
-4x-9y=-23
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subtract the 2nd equation from the 1st
and solve for "x":
2x = -2
x = -1
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Substitute x = 1 into the 1st equation and solve for "y":
-2(1) - 9y = -25
-9y = -23
y = 23/9
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Solution: (-1 , 23/9)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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