Question

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Solve using elimination.

2x − 3y = –19
–4x + 3y = 17

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Answer 1

Add the equations to eliminate y:

(2x − 3y) + (−4x + 3y) = −19 + 17
−2x = −2 → x = 1

Substitute x = 1 into 2x − 3y = −19:
2(1) − 3y = −19 → −3y = −21 → y = 7

Solution: (1, 7)