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Determine the solution to the system of equations below. Solve using the Elimination Method. x – 3y = 1 3x – 5y = 11 SHOW WORK PLEASE
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Determine the solution to the system of equations below. Solve using the Elimination Method.

x – 3y = 1
3x – 5y = 11

SHOW WORK PLEASE

User Oherrala
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1. 4 -3y =1

2. 3 × 5 or 6

Explanation:

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User Jakub Lortz
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Multiply the top equation by three to eliminate y.

3 (x - 3y = 1) -> 3x - 9y = 3
3x - 5y = 11

Subtract the two equations; X cancels out.

-4y = -8
y = 2

Plug y back into any of the equations to find x.

x - 3(2) = 1
x - 6 = 1
x = 7
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