SOLUTION: Identify the solution(s) of the system of equations, if any. x + 3y = 7 3x - 6y = 1

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Question 853973: Identify the solution(s) of the system of equations, if any. x + 3y = 7 3x - 6y = 1
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.x+%2B+3y+=+7+
2.3x+-+6y+=+1
Multiply eq. 1 by 2 and add to eq. 2,
2x%2B6y%2B3x-6y=14%2B1
5x=15
x=3
Then use either equation to solve for y.
3%2B3y=7
3y=4
y=4%2F3