SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations: 1/2x - 2/3y = 8 3/20x - 1/5y = 2 2/5

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Question 921584: Solve the system of equations:
1/2x - 2/3y = 8
3/20x - 1/5y = 2 2/5

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system of equations:
1/2x - 2/3y = 8
3/20x - 1/5y = 2 2/5
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Multiply the 1st eqn by 6 and the 2nd eqn by 20.
Then subtract.

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