SOLUTION: I'm having trouble with a math problem about systems of linear equations. FInd out the values of x and y and please show your work. 7x+3y=1 4x-y=6 I thank you for the help.

Question 567023: I'm having trouble with a math problem about systems of linear equations. FInd out the values of x and y and please show your work.
7x+3y=1
4x-y=6
I thank you for the help.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7x+3y=1
4x-y=6
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Multiply thru the bottom equation by 3:
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7x + 3y = 1
12x -3y = 18
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Add and solve for "x":
19x = 19
x = 1
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Solve for "y":
4x-y = 6
4 - y = 6
y = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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