To solve
1. X+2y=11
2. 3x-4y=-17 first solve 1. for x=11-2y and sub in 2. 3(11-2y)-4y=17 = 33-6y-4y=17 or -10y=-16 so y=16/10 or 8/5 putting this value in 1.for y you can then solve for x. Hint x=39/5.
2. 3x-4y=-17 first solve 1. for x=11-2y and sub in 2. 3(11-2y)-4y=17 = 33-6y-4y=17 or -10y=-16 so y=16/10 or 8/5 putting this value in 1.for y you can then solve for x. Hint x=39/5.
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Jim
