SOLUTION: Solve by the elimination method. 8x-y=69 x+9y=36

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Question 712424: Solve by the elimination method.
8x-y=69
x+9y=36

Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve by the elimination method.
8x-y=69
x+9y=36
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Multiply the top equation by 9 and combine both equations:
72x-9y=621
x+9y= 36
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73x =657
x = 9
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Plug above into:
x+9y=36
9+9y=36
9y=27
y = 3
.
solution:
x=9 and y=3

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