SOLUTION: How does the elimination method work for this equation? 5x + 6y=5 10x + 12y=10 The answer must be an ordered pair.

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Question 456410: How does the elimination method work for this equation?
5x + 6y=5
10x + 12y=10
The answer must be an ordered pair.

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are two equations not one. There is a system of equations.
Multiply the first equation by two and notice that it equals the second.
They are the same line.
All solutions of one will be solutions of the other.

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