Question 527950
subtract
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3x + y = 2
4x + y = 20
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-x = -18
x = 18
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or multiply the first equation by 4 and the second by 3 and then subtract
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12x + 4y = 8
12x + 3y = 60
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y = -52
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check these values
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3x + y = 2 ??
3(18) + (-52) = 54-52 =2
correct
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4x + y = 20
4(18) + (-52) = 72-52 = 20
correct.
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Answer: x=18, y=-52
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Done.