SOLUTION: I need to solve this using either elimination or substitution. If the system has either no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this. Please help 7x - 2y = 24 5x

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Question 294429: I need to solve this using either elimination or substitution. If the system has either no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this. Please help
7x - 2y = 24
5x + 4y = 28
Thanks,
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply the first by 2 and add it to the second
solve for x.
Then solve for y by plugging in the new x.