SOLUTION: Solve by elimination method x + 6y = 55 -x + 3y = 17

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Question 327903: Solve by elimination method

x + 6y = 55
-x + 3y = 17
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve by elimination method
x + 6y = 55
-x + 3y = 17
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Add to get:
9y = 72
y = 8
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Since x +6*8 = 55
x = 7
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Cheers,
Stan H.