SOLUTION: Solve by the elimination method. 4x-9y=6.5 7y-2x=-4.5

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Question 238567: Solve by the elimination method.
4x-9y=6.5
7y-2x=-4.5

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x-9y=6.5
7y-2x=-4.5 times 2 --> -4x+14y = 9
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+4x -9y = 6.5
-4x+14y = 9
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5y = 15.5
y = 3.1
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4x - 9y = 6.5
4x - 9*3.1 = 6.5
4x = 34.4
x = 8.6

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