SOLUTION: I have to solve by the addition method. I know that I am supposed to mutiply both sides by an integer and then solve. I am coming up with the wrong answer 3x+5y=-11 x-2y=11 I

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Question 347257: I have to solve by the addition method. I know that I am supposed to mutiply both sides by an integer and then solve. I am coming up with the wrong answer
3x+5y=-11
x-2y=11
I keep getting 15 for x

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x+5y=-11
x-2y=11
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Multiply thru the 2nd equation by -3:
3x+5y = -11
-3x+6y = -33
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Add the equations:
11y = -44
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y = -4
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Sustitute for "y" in x-2y = 11 and solve for "x".
x -2(-4) = 11
x+8 = 11
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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