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Solve this system of equations. Showing work is appreciated.?
My friend needs to solve a system of equations for homework. I am unable to recall how to show the work to get to the answer. The work is the most important thing. First person to provide the correct solution with work receives 10 points.
3/X + 4/Y = 5/2
6/X - 1/Y = 1/2
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- GrampedoLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
3/X+4/Y=5/2...............Eq.1
6/X-1/Y=1/2................Eq.2
3/X+4/Y=5/2...............Eq.1
24/X-4/Y=4/2..............Eq.2 x4
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27/X=9/2
9X=54
X=6
Using either Eq.1 or 2, find Y. I'll use Eq.2
6/X-1/Y=1/2
6/6-1/Y=1/2
-1/Y= 1/2-1
-1/y=-1/2
Y=2
