SOLUTION: What is the value of the x-coordinate in the solution of this system of equations? 5x + 2y= 12 X - 3y = -18

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Question 969415: What is the value of the x-coordinate in the solution of this system of equations?
5x + 2y= 12
X - 3y = -18

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the value of the x-coordinate in the solution of this system of equations?
5x + 2y= 12
X - 3y = -18
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Modify for elimination::
15x + 6y = 36
2x - 6y = -36
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Add and solve for "x"::
17x = 0
x = 0
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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