SOLUTION: Both equations are in standard form. What are the intersections of these two equations. 27=-9x-3y ,72=8x+9y

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Question 830885: Both equations are in standard form. What are the intersections of these two equations. 27=-9x-3y ,72=8x+9y
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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They are picked conveniently for easy use of the Elimination Method. Multiply the "27" equation by 3; and add one equation to the other. This eliminates the y terms and you quickly can solve for the value of x.....