SOLUTION: solve by elimination 2c - 3d = 14 5c - 6d = 32

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Question 450364: solve by elimination
2c - 3d = 14
5c - 6d = 32
Answer by stanbon(57414) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve by elimination
2c - 3d = 14
5c - 6d = 32
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Multiply thru the top equation by 2 to get:
4c - 6d = 28
5c - 6d = 32
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Subtract and solve for "c":
c = 4
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Solve for "d":
2c-3d = 14
2*4 - 3d = 14
-3d = 6
d = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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