SOLUTION: How would you sovle for a linear equation from�x+y=85 and 2x+3y=188

Question 1053861: How would you sovle for a linear equation from�x+y=85 and 2x+3y=188
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, Alan3354:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Subtract twice the first equation from the second to eliminate .

Now use either equation to solve for .
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How would you sovle for a linear equation from x+y=85 and 2x+3y=188
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That's 2 linear equations, so you solve the system for x & y.
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I would multiply the 1st one by 2, then subtract.

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