SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve this? Solve the system by the elimination method. x/3+3y/4=-3 x/3-y/4=5

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Question 793706: Can someone help me solve this?
Solve the system by the elimination method.
x/3+3y/4=-3
x/3-y/4=5

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system by the elimination method.
x/3+3y/4=-3
x/3-y/4=5
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Subtract and solve for "y"::
y = -8
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Solve for "x":::
x/3 - (1/4)y = 5
x/3 + (1/4)8 = 5
x/3 + 2 = 5
x/3 = 3
x = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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