SOLUTION: Soluve using the multiplication principle first. Then use the elimination method:
7p+5q=2
8p-9q=17
I know a common number needs to be found but how do I choose which one?
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7p+5q=2
8p-9q=17
I know a common number needs to be found but how do I choose which one?
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Question 373980: Soluve using the multiplication principle first. Then use the elimination method:
7p+5q=2
8p-9q=17
I know a common number needs to be found but how do I choose which one?
Thanks! Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 7p+5q=2
8p-9q=17
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You can eliminate either p or q. In this case, it's 7 & 8 or 5 & 9.
I'll do 5 & 9
7p+5q=2 --> 63p + 45q = 18
8p-9q=17--> 40p - 45q = 85
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63p + 45q = 18
40p - 45q = 85
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103p = 103
p = 1
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7p+5q=2
7 + 5q = 2
5q = -5
q = -1
