SOLUTION: Solve the following equations: (Use any method) y - 10.7x = -920 6.9x + y = -216 Select one: (40, -492) (40, -487) (45, -487) (35, -497)

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Question 633524: Solve the following equations: (Use any method)
y - 10.7x = -920
6.9x + y = -216
Select one:
(40, -492)
(40, -487)
(45, -487)
(35, -497)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Solve the following equations: (Use any method)
y - 10.7x = -920
y + 6.9x = -216 | Subtracting the 2nd Eq from 1st to eliminate y
-17.6x = -704
x = 40 and y
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