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  • 16-02-2017
  • Mathematics
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Solve the system using elimination

2x+3y=9

x+5y=8


A.(0,3)

B.(-2,2)

C.(-1/2,10/3)

D.(3,1)

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apologiabiology
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  • 16-02-2017

eliminate x's
multiply 2nd equation by -2 ad add to first

2x+3y=9
-2x-10y=-16 +
0x-7y=-7

-7y=-7
divide by -7
y=1

sub back

2x+3y=9
2x+3(1)=9
2x+3=9
minus 3
2x=6
divide 2
x=3


x=3
y=1

(x,y)
(3,1)

D

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