document.write( "Question 486572: I am trying to check my work - help\r
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document.write( "2x + 4y =50, 3x + 5 y=66
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document.write( "2x + 4y = 50
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document.write( "2x = 50 - 4y
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document.write( "x = 25 -2y
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document.write( "3(25 - 2y) + 5y = 66
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document.write( "75 -6y +5y =66
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document.write( "-y = 66 - 75 = -9, y=9
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document.write( "2x + 36 = 50
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document.write( "2x = 50 - 36 =14
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document.write( "x=7 \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #332584 by deborabr(181)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! i looked your work and it is perfect! congratulations! \n" ); document.write( "2x + 4y =50, 3x + 5 y=66 \n" ); document.write( "2x + 4y = 50 \n" ); document.write( "2x = 50 - 4y \n" ); document.write( "x = 25 -2y \n" ); document.write( "3(25 - 2y) + 5y = 66 \n" ); document.write( "75 -6y +5y =66 \n" ); document.write( "-y = 66 - 75 = -9, y=9 \n" ); document.write( "2x + 36 = 50 \n" ); document.write( "2x = 50 - 36 =14 \n" ); document.write( "x=7 \n" ); document.write( " |