SOLUTION: Solve by using the elimination method. I tried to solve this but any of the x and y wont be eliminated. How do I do this? 3x + 4y = 14 4x + 5y = 17

SOLUTION: Solve by using the elimination method. I tried to solve this but any of the x and y wont be eliminated. How do I do this? 3x + 4y = 14 4x + 5y = 17

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Question 1047796: Solve by using the elimination method. I tried to solve this but any of the x and y wont be eliminated. How do I do this?
3x + 4y = 14
4x + 5y = 17

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the 1st eqn by 4 and the 2nd by 3, then subtract.
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