Solve simultaneously, by elimination: 4x+3y = 2 ...... (1)x-3y = 8 ...... (2)
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In this case, it's easier to eliminate y because the coefficients of y in both equations have opposite signs. To do this, we can add the two equations together: (1) + (2): 4x + 3y + x - 3y = 2 + 8 Simplifying: 5x = 10 Dividing both sides by 5: x = 2 Show more…
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