<PRE><B>Question 703245</B>
 I am having a hard time figuring out whether to add or subtract this system of equations (must solve by elimination). 
5x+3y=8
2x-4y=-6
I multiplied the first equation by 4 and the second by 3 and I ended up with 20x+12y=32
6x-12y=-18
26x=14
x = 7/13
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Solve for &quot;y&quot;:
5x + 3y = 8
5(7/13) + 3y = 8
(35/13) + 3y = (104/13)
3y = (69/13)
y = 23/13
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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