Question 478252
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Hi,
solving by elimination
3r-8s=-55
8r+3s=48

    3r  -8s=-55
(64/3)r +8s=48*8/3 = 128  |multiplying the 2nd EQ thru by (8/3) to eliminate r
    (73/3)r = 73
        {{{ r = 73*(3/73)}}}
         r = 3  and s = 8

CHECKING our Answer
3r-8s=-55
 9 - 64 = -55