SOLUTION: Solve this system using the elimination method: 2x+9y= -15 5x+9y= -24

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Question 821798: Solve this system using the elimination method:
2x+9y= -15
5x+9y= -24
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Solve this system using the elimination method:

2x+9y= -15 ***

5x+9y= -24   |Subtracting 2nd from 1st EQ to eliminate y

 -3x = 9

   x = -3  and y = -9/9 = -1   -6%2B9y=+-15}

P(-3,-1) solution to system of Equations

 CHECKING our answer***

Using 5x + 9y = -24

      -15 - 9 = -24