SOLUTION: I need to see this worked out in the ELIMINATION METHOD quickly. 2x-3y=1- 3x-4y=5

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Question 135016This question is from textbook prealgebra and introductory algebra
: I need to see this worked out in the ELIMINATION METHOD quickly.
2x-3y=1-
3x-4y=5 This question is from textbook prealgebra and introductory algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-3y=1-
3x-4y=5
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Multiply 1st by 3 and 2nd by 2 to get:
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6x-9y=3
6x-8y=10
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Subtract 1st from 2nd to get:
y = 7
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Substitute to solve for "x":
2x-3*7 = 1
2x = 22
x = 11
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Solution: (11,7)
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Cheers,
Stan H.