document.write( "Question 2961: I am trying to solve a linear system by elimination but am coming up with a problem. At least I think it is a problem.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "2x-5y=11
\n" ); document.write( "3x+y=8
\n" ); document.write( "I will multiply by (3) and (-2) to get 6x and -6x
\n" ); document.write( "(3)2x-5y=11
\n" ); document.write( "(-2)3x+y=8
\n" ); document.write( "6x-5y=11
\n" ); document.write( "-6x-y=8
\n" ); document.write( "subtract 5y+1y=6y
\n" ); document.write( "11 + 8 =19
\n" ); document.write( "6y=19\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "When I divide 19 by 6 I get 3.16. What did I do wrong????? Please help.
\n" ); document.write( "Thank you so much. Tricia \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #1277 by indiangangsta(5) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
your problem is a very common one. i will show the steps below:\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "2x-5y=11
\n" ); document.write( "3x+y=8\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "multiply by 3 and -2
\n" ); document.write( "(3)2x-5y=11
\n" ); document.write( "(-2)3x+y=8\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Now look carefully, and u'll find ur mistake:
\n" ); document.write( "6x-15y=33 --> you have to multiply the 2, the -5, and the 11 by 3, which u forgot
\n" ); document.write( "-6x+-2y=-16 --> likewise, u have to multiply the 3, 1, and 8 by -2\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "from there, you just continue on the regular course of action, and u'll get the right answer. \n" ); document.write( "

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