SOLUTION: Solve the following system equations using the addition method: 3x-4y=8 and 2x+3y=9 y=? x=?

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Question 604240: Solve the following system equations using the addition method: 3x-4y=8 and 2x+3y=9 y=? x=?
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3x-4y=8 multiply by 3 so 9x-12y=24
2x+3y=9 multiply by 4 so 8x+12y=36
add them
17x=60
x = 60/17
120/17 +3y=9
y=11/17