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i have another algebra problem: solve linear systems by elimination?

i have another algebra problem and i can't seem to figure it out. can some one please help it is -8y+6x=36

6x-y_15

and then i have another one 2x-y=-11

y=-2x-13

please help me. thanks.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I don't remember it perfectly but i'm pretty sure it's like this:

    6x - 8y =36 From that you get that:

    - 6x - y =15 -7y=21, so you divide by -7

    and you get that y=-3.

    0 - 7y =21

    To solve x replace y in any equation: 6x +3 =15 (- -3 is +3)

    6x=12, divide by 6 and you get that x=2 so the answer is (2,-3)

    Second one:

    2x - y = -11

    + -2x - 13 = y

    0 -y-13= -11+y

    -y - 13=-11 +y -Add y to both sides to get:

    -13= -11 =2y -Add 11 to both and you get:

    -2 =2y -Divide by 2

    -1=y

    Replace any equation:

    2x - y = - 11

    2x +1= -11 -As with before - -1 is +1. You substract one to get:

    2x= -12 -Divide by 2 and you get that:

    x= -6

    Making the solution (-6,-1)

    Source(s): My memory and a quick check on a math book.
  • costin
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    right here thake 2x-y=32 and subtract y making it 2x=32+y Then take y-5x=13 and subtract y making it 5x=13-y the y's cancel then you definately upload the relax issues togeather so ur answer could desire to be7x=40 5 then you definately divide so the respond is x=6.40 two then you definately in simple terms bypass on from there wish i helped!;-)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    try mymaths.co.uk take the lessons and you can also choose what level

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