SOLUTION: Solve by the elimination method. 3r-4s=14 4r+3s=27

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Question 288417: Solve by the elimination method.

3r-4s=14
4r+3s=27
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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3r - 4s = 14
4r + 3s = 27
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Multiply the 1st equation by 3, and the 2nd equation by 4, then add
9r - 12s = 42
16r +12s = 108
------------------adding eliminates s, find r
25r = 150
r = 150%2F25
r = 6
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Find s using the 2nd equation
4(6) + 3s = 27
24 + 3s = 27
3s = 27 - 24
3s = 3
s = 1
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Check solutions in the 1st equation
3(6) - 4(1) = 14