SOLUTION: -4x+9y=9 x-3y=-6 I have to solve for x and y using elimination

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Question 912815: -4x+9y=9
x-3y=-6
I have to solve for x and y using elimination
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Fombitz:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the 2nd eqn by 3, then add them.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the second equation by 4 and add to the first.
-4x%2B9y%2B4x-12y=9-24
-3y=-15
y=5
Then,
x-3%285%29=-6
x-15=-6
x=9