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    Jan 29, 2009, 04:44 PM
    Elimination math year 1
    how do you solve this problem
    7x-3y=-1
    4x+6y=-16
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    Jan 29, 2009, 05:48 PM

    7x-3y=-1
    4x+6y=-16

    Multuply the first equation by 2
    Eliminate the ys
    Take it from there.
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    Jan 29, 2009, 05:54 PM

    7x-3y=-1
    4x+6y=-16

    Multuply the first equation by 2.
    Eliminate the ys.
    Add the xs and their equivalents.
    Then take it from there.
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