SOLUTION: will you please solve the system of equations? 5x + y = 24 and x + 3y = 2

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Question 618719: will you please solve the system of equations?
5x + y = 24 and x + 3y = 2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
will you please solve the system of equations?
5x + y = 24 and x + 3y = 2
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No, I don't need the practice.
Hint: Multiply the 1st eqn by 3, then subtract.