SOLUTION: How would I solve this using elimination: 1/x + 3/y = 3/4 3/x - 2/y = 5/12

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Question 663011: How would I solve this using elimination:
1/x + 3/y = 3/4
3/x - 2/y = 5/12

Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



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