SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by elimination 2x+12y=50 10x+3y=35

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Question 362975: Solve the system of equations by elimination
2x+12y=50
10x+3y=35
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the second equation by -4 and add to the first.
2x%2B12y-40x-12y=50-140
-38x=-90
highlight%28x=45%2F19%29
Then use either equation to solve for y.
2%2845%2F19%29%2B12y=50
90%2F19%2B12y=950%2F19
12y=860%2F19
highlight%28y=215%2F57%29