SOLUTION: Hi, I am completely confused on how to do this equation. Here's the equation: 3x+2y=A 5x+y=B I have tried to work the problem out and I don't even know how to start.I have

Question 549767: Hi, I am completely confused on how to do this equation. Here's the equation:
3x+2y=A
5x+y=B

I have tried to work the problem out and I don't even know how to start.I have to solve this by the multiplication method to find x and y. Is there anyway you could help me please? Thanks!
Answer by mathie123(224) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1)
(2)

There are many ways to do this, elimination, substitution, matrix..... I will use the elimination method (multiplication method).
I will eliminate the y variable (although it doesn't matter which one you choose).
I will multiply Equation (1) by the constant in front of y in Equation (2) (which is 1). this does not change the equation.
I will then multiply the equation (2) by the constant in front of the y in equation (2) (which is 2). This leaves:
(3)

Now subtracting Equation (3) from Equatin (1) we are left with:

And solving for x we get:

Now substituting this value for x into Equation (2) (Note: it doesn't matter where you sub this in, I choose equation (2) as y is already without a constant)

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