Question
Solve the following system of equations.
x+4y=17
-x-6y=-23
x+4y=17
-x-6y=-23
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Add the equations to eliminate x:
(x + 4y) + (−x − 6y) = 17 + (−23)
−2y = −6 ⇒ y = 3.
Then x + 4·3 = 17 ⇒ x + 12 = 17 ⇒ x = 5.
Solution: x = 5, y = 3.
(x + 4y) + (−x − 6y) = 17 + (−23)
−2y = −6 ⇒ y = 3.
Then x + 4·3 = 17 ⇒ x + 12 = 17 ⇒ x = 5.
Solution: x = 5, y = 3.
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