SOLUTION: Using Elimination Method solve x+8y=41 -x+9y=27 find the ordered pair

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Question 989363: Using Elimination Method solve
x+8y=41
-x+9y=27
find the ordered pair
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311:
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x +8y=41
-x+9y=27
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add the two equations term by term to eliminate the variable. Solve for . Substitute the value of into either original equation and then solve for . Create the ordered pair

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it