SOLUTION: How do you solve the system: 3x-2y=12 4x-y=11

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Question 338244: How do you solve the system:
3x-2y=12
4x-y=11
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiplying 2nd equation by -2 ___ -8x + 2y = -22

adding to 1st equation (this eliminates the y) ___ -5x = -10

dividing by -5 ___ x = 2

substituting ___ 3(2) - 2y = 12 ___ 6 - 2y = 12

subtracting 6 ___ -2y = 6

dividing by -2 ___ y = -3