SOLUTION: Solve the following system (if possible) and place your answer below: 3/x - 2/y = -30 2/x - 3/y = -30

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Question 501602: Solve the following system (if possible) and place your answer below:
3/x - 2/y = -30
2/x - 3/y = -30

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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Multiply the 1st equation by 2, the 2nd equation by 3:


-------------subtraction eliminates x, find y
+
30y = 5
y =
y =
:
Find x using the 1st equation
-

= -30 + 12
= -18
-18x = 3
x =
x =
:
:
Check solutions in the 2nd equation
-
-12 - 18 = -30

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