Asked by Theresa
Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations
a + 6b =4
a + 3b = -2
What is the solution in an ordered pair?
a + 6b =4
a + 3b = -2
What is the solution in an ordered pair?
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Answered by
Steve
multiply #2 by 2 to get
2a + 6b = -4
now subtract the top equation from that to get
a = -8
now plug that into either equation to get
b = 2
2a + 6b = -4
now subtract the top equation from that to get
a = -8
now plug that into either equation to get
b = 2
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