Question 1158718:  by elimination, find the value of x and y if 5x-4y=17 and 2x-3y=11 
 Answer by Alan3354(69443)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! by elimination, find the value of x and y if  
5x-4y=17 
2x-3y=11 
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To eliminate x, multiply the 1st eqn by 2 and the 2nd by 5, then subtract. 
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To eliminate y, multiply the 1st eqn by 3 and the 2nd by 4, then subtract. 
 
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