SOLUTION: Solve the equation using the process of elimination. 1. y = (1/2)x - 3 y = (3/2)x - 1 Thank you

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Question 1154606: Solve the equation using the process of elimination.

1. y = (1/2)x - 3
y = (3/2)x - 1
Thank you
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = (1/2)x - 3
y = (3/2)x - 1
------------------ Subtract
0 = -x - 2
x = -2
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y = -4
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2y = x - 6
2y = 3x - 2
------------------ Subtract
0 = -2x - 4
x = -2
y = -4