SOLUTION: 3x - y = 10 x - 3y = 11

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: 3x - y = 10
x - 3y = 11
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3x - y = 10
x - 3y = 11
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There are several methods to choose from. I'll do sub and elimination.
3x - y = 10 eqn 1
x - 3y = 11 eqn 2
9x- 3y = 30 (eqn 1 times 3)
Subtract
-8x = -19
x = 19/8
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Sub into either eqn
19/8 - 3y = 11
-3y = 69/8
y = -23/8