SOLUTION: Choose the method to solve the linear system. Explain your choice. 2x-3y=24 2x+y=8

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Question 191363: Choose the method to solve the linear system. Explain your choice.
2x-3y=24
2x+y=8
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Elimination. The coefficients on x are equal, so it is a very simple matter of multiplying one of the equations by -1 then adding the equations to eliminate x.


John