SOLUTION: Solve the system of linear equations using the Elimination Method. x+4y=6 2x+3y=7

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Question 388215: Solve the system of linear equations using the Elimination Method.
x+4y=6
2x+3y=7

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+4y=6....................1
2x+3y=7...................2
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multiply equation 1 by -2
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-2x-8y=-12
add this to (2)
2x-2x+3y-8y=+7-12
-5y=-5
/-5
y =1
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plug value of y in (1)
x+4y=6
x+4*1=6
x+4=6
-4 -4
x=2

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