SOLUTION: Please show me how to solve the following system of equations? 5x+4y=25 and 3x+4y=15 Thank you,

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5x+4y=25 and 3x+4y=15 Thank you,

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Multiply one of the equations by -1. Then add the like terms in the two equations. You will get a single equation with the variable eliminated. Solve for and substitute back into either of the original equations to solve for . The solution set will be the ordered pair .


John


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