SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations using the elimination method: 5x + y = 14.94 3x + 2y = 22.95

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Question 417996: Solve the system of equations using the elimination method:
5x + y = 14.94
3x + 2y = 22.95
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5x + y = 14.94
3x + 2y = 22.95
5x+1y=14.94.............1
3x+2y=22.95............2

multiply (1)by -2
Multiply (2) by 1
-10x-2y= -29.88
3x+2y=22.95

Add the two equations
-7x+=-6.93

/-7

x=0.99

plug value of x in (1)

5x+y=14.94
4.95+y=14.94
y=14.94 -4.95
y=9.99
y = 9.99