SOLUTION: 3x + 4Y =-1 5x - 3y = 8

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Question 255114: 3x + 4Y =-1
5x - 3y = 8

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x + 4Y =-1
5x - 3y = 8
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Multiply thru 1st Eq. by 3 ; Multiply thru 2nd Eq. by 4:
9x + 12y = -3
20x- 12y = 32
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29x = 29
x = 1
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Substitute into 3x+4y = -1 to solve for "y":
3 + 4y = -1
4y = -4
y = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.