The equations are
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Multiply the first equation by 2
\Now the equation is
\ Equation (1)
Multiply the second equation by 9
\Now the equation is
\ Equation (2)
Since the coefficients of the x-terms, +18 and +18, are additive inverses,
\you can eliminate these terms by adding the equations.
\Subtract the equations to eliminate variable x.
\ (Write the equations in column form and Subtract)
Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 11.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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Now Substitute in either equation to find the value of x.
(Equation 2)
(Multiply:
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Apply addition property of equality: Add 12 to each side.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Subtract:
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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 2.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The solution is (4, 4).
The solution is (x, y) = (4, 4).