SOLUTION: solve the system of equations by elimination. -3x+6y=15 and 3x+2y=17

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Question 259445: solve the system of equations by elimination. -3x+6y=15 and 3x+2y=17
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adding the equations (to ELIMINATE x) ___ 8y = 32 ___ y = 4

substituting ___ 3x + 2(4) = 17 ___ x = 3