SOLUTION: i need help on solving for elmination, i get confused. Problem: 2x+6y=17 2x-10y=9 break it down for me step by step, if you can..thank you! :)

SOLUTION: i need help on solving for elmination, i get confused. Problem: 2x+6y=17 2x-10y=9 break it down for me step by step, if you can..thank you! :)

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Question 240926: i need help on solving for elmination, i get confused.
Problem: 2x+6y=17
2x-10y=9
break it down for me step by step, if you can..thank you! :)
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+6y=17
2x-10y=9
----------------subtract
==>16y=8
y=1/2
.
2x+3=17 replace y with 1/2
2x=14
x=7
.
Ed
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