SOLUTION: what is the solution to the abpve system of equations? 2x+3y=11 3x+3y=18

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Question 808829: what is the solution to the abpve system of equations?
2x+3y=11
3x+3y=18
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+3y=11
3x+3y=18
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Use subtraction process for elimination
Id switch tho equation positions first.
3x-2x+3y-3y=18-11
highlight_green%28x=7%29
Use substitution to solve for y
2(7)+3y=11
14+3y=11
3y=-3
highlight_green%28y=-1%29