SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations. Use substitution or elimination 2c+5d=14 5c-3d+4

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Question 964716: Solve the system of equations. Use substitution or elimination
2c+5d=14
5c-3d+4
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the first equation by 3, the second by 5, and add them together,
6c%2B15d%2B25c-15d=42%2B20
31c=62
c=2
Then use either equation,
5%282%29-3d=4
10-3d=4
-3d=-6
d=2