Question 167339
adjustments before elimination
3x+6y=-6
5x-2y=14
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Multiply thru the 2nd equation by 3 to get the following system of equations:
3x + 6y = -6
15x- 6y = -42
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Add the two equations to get:
18x = -48
 x = -24/9
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Substitute to  solve for "Y".
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Cheers,
Stan H.