SOLUTION: -3×–8y=20
Y=19+5×
Why would subtraction be the easiest method for this problem
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Question 1066071: -3×–8y=20
Y=19+5×
Why would subtraction be the easiest method for this problem
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you intend the little cross symbol as the variable, x?
Why would subtraction be the easiest method for this problem? It would/might not be!
, using SUBSTITUTION.
, and you can find y from this.
ELIMINATION METHOD?
Multiply the entire second equation by 8...
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and you should be able to subtract one equation from the other equation to eliminate the y and solve for x...
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