SOLUTION: 8x + 6y = −15, 5x −3y = 8 Solve using the elimination method.

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Question 369131:
8x + 6y = −15,
5x −3y = 8
Solve using the elimination method.

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multiply eq. 2 by 2 and add to eq. 1,



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Then use either equation to solve for .





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