2. What is the value of x in the solution to the system of equations below?
15x – 12y = 13
30x + 9y = 4
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Anyone know how to find the x here? Can y'all explain?
Never mind, it's 1/3
multiply the 1st by 3 : 45x - 36y = 39
multiply the 2nd by 4: 120x + 36y = 16
add them:
165x = 55
x = 55/165 = 1/3
sub back into the 2nd
30(1/3) + 9y = 4
10 + 9y = 4
9y = -6
y = -2/3
multiply the 2nd by 4: 120x + 36y = 16
add them:
165x = 55
x = 55/165 = 1/3
sub back into the 2nd
30(1/3) + 9y = 4
10 + 9y = 4
9y = -6
y = -2/3
Thanks Reiny!
X=2/3