SOLUTION: Solve by substitution or elimination method: 3x-2y=26 -7x+3y=-49

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Question 179271: Solve by substitution or elimination method:
3x-2y=26
-7x+3y=-49
Answer by roberta022469(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(3x-2y)=26(3)
2(-7x+3y)=-49(3)
9x-6y=78
-14x+6y=-147
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-5X=-69
x=13.8