SOLUTION: How do i solve 2x +7y =8 and x- 9y =4 ?

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Question 669722: How do i solve 2x +7y =8 and x- 9y =4 ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint:

x- 9y =4

x = 9y+4

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2x +7y =8

2x +7y =8

2(x) + 7y = 8

2(9y+4)+7y = 8

2(9y+4) + 7y = 8