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Use elimination to solve the system

6x-4y=6
-6+3y=0

A. (5,6)
B.(-3,-6)
C.(1,0)
D.(4,-8)

User Ljorquera
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Answer:

B. (-3, -6)

Explanation:

(1) 6x - 4y = 6

(2) -6x + 3y = 0 Add (1) and (2)

-y = 6 Multiply each side by -1

y = -6 Substitute in (2)

-6x +3(-6) = 0 Remove parentheses

-6x – 18 = 0 Add 18 to each side

-6x = 18 Divide each side by -6

x = -3

The solution is (-3, -6).

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