SOLUTION: Solve the system: 2x + 3y = 6, x - 3y = 8 Thank you!

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Question 343952: Solve the system: 2x + 3y = 6, x - 3y = 8
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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system:
2x + 3y = 6
x - 3y = 8
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Add the two equations to get:
3x = 14
x = 14/3
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Sustitute for "x" and solve for "y":
(14/3) - 3y = 8
3y = (14/3)-(24/3)
3y = -10/3
y = -10/9
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solution: (14/3 , -10/9)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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