SOLUTION: Find x in the solution of the system 3x+y=2 and 2x-3y=16. Ths suggested answers are 2, -4, 18/11 and 10/11. Please be mindful that I do have to show my work. Thank you so very m

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Question 98152: Find x in the solution of the system 3x+y=2 and 2x-3y=16.
Ths suggested answers are 2, -4, 18/11 and 10/11. Please be mindful that I do have to show my work. Thank you so very much!
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A) 3x+y=2
B) 2x-3y=16
multiply A) times 3: 9x+3y=6
add B)=============2x-3y=16
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===================11x=22
divide 11 into each side: x=2
replace x with 2 in A): 3*2+y=2...6+y=2...y=-4
Ed