SOLUTION: Solve the following system by addition, if possible. 6x + 8y = 9 3x - 3y = -2 x=? y=?

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Question 263319: Solve the following system by addition, if possible.
6x + 8y = 9
3x - 3y = -2
x=?
y=?

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

6x + 8y = 9
3x - 3y = -2
multiply 2nd by -2
-6x+6y=4
6x+8y=9
add them
14y=13
y=13/14
x=11/42
3x-3(13/14)=-2
3x-39/14=-28/14
3x=11/14
3x=33/42
x=11/42

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