Question 301746
6x+y=44
6x+7y=28 
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An easier way to do it.
Subtract the 1st Eq. from the 2nd, and solve for "y":
6y = -16
y = -8/3
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Substitute for y in the 1st Eq. and solve for "x":
6x + (-8/3) = 44
6x = (132/3)+(8/3)
6x = 140/3
x = 140/18
x = 70/9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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