SOLUTION: solve for x and y for the following equations using elimination method: 0.5x + 2y = 9 4x - 15y = 2

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Question 270859: solve for x and y for the following equations using elimination method:
0.5x + 2y = 9
4x - 15y = 2

Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply this equation by -8 to solve for y

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