SOLUTION: How do I solve the problem 3x-8y=-23 9x+2y=-19

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Question 839072: How do I solve the problem 3x-8y=-23 9x+2y=-19
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multiply eq. 1 by (-3) and add to eq. 2,




Use eiither equation to solve for





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