No fair!
This is a messy set of equations, i.e. the arithmetic is messy.
Multiply the first equation by 8 and the second equation by 3. Then add the 2 equations. That will eliminate the x. Proceed from there.
Mary G.
asked • 02/05/19how do i use the elimination method to solve 3x-7y=-12 -8x+9y=3
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