Question

Using elimination, what is the solution to the following system?
x+6y=32
-x-3y=-17

Answer 1

x=2, y=5. (2, 5).

Explanation:

x+6y=32

-x-3y=-17

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3y=15

y=15/3

y=5

x+6(5)=32

x+30=32

x=32-30

x=2