SOLUTION: 3x + 5y =54 6x + 4y = 72

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Question 1196577: 3x + 5y =54
6x + 4y = 72

Found 2 solutions by math_helper, ikleyn:
Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You should include a question. The assumption is you want to solve the system for x and y:
2(3x + 5x = 54) --> 6x + 10x = 108
-(6x + 4y = 72)
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6y = 36 --> -->
Answer by ikleyn(52786)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You want to solve a system of two equations in two unknowns

    3x + 5y = 54      (1)
    6x + 4y = 72      (2)


Divide second equation by 2 (both sides).  Keep equation (1) as is.
You will get

    3x + 5y = 54      (1)
    3x + 2y = 36      (2')


Now subtract equarion (2') from equation (1).
The terms with "x" will cancel each other, since they have equal coefficients.
You will get

         5y - 2y = 54 - 36
            
            3y   =    18

             y   =    18/3 = 6.


To find x, substitute y= 6 into equation (1). You will get  

    3x + 4*6 = 54  --->  3x = 54 - 30 = 24  --->  x = 24/3 = 8.


ANSWER.  x= 8,  y= 6.


CHECK.  To check, substitute the found values into given equations; 
        calculate left sides and compare with right sides.

Solved.

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