SOLUTION: solve the following systems of linear equations using any algebraic method. If possible, check your solutions. 6. 2r - 5y = 3 Check: x-2y = 7

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Question 1063350: solve the following systems of linear equations using any algebraic method. If possible, check your solutions.
6. 2r - 5y = 3 Check:
x-2y = 7

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Did you mean 2x ?
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2x - 5y = 3
x - 2y = 7
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2x - 5y = 3
2x - 4y = 14 2nd equation times 2
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-y = -11
y = 11
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x - 2y = 7
x - 22 = 7
x = 29