SOLUTION: Find the values of x and y that solve the following system of equations: 3x+5y=3 9x+4y=-24

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Question 258063: Find the values of x and y that solve the following system of equations:
3x+5y=3
9x+4y=-24

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplying 1st equation by -3 and adding to 2nd equation

-11y = -33 ___ y = 3

substituting ___ 3x + 5(3) = 3 ___ 3x = -12 ___ x = -4

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