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Solve using the elimination method. 2x + 7y = 36
6x - 7y = - 60 ​

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Answer:


x=-3


y=6

Explanation:

Elimination method:


2x+7y=36


6x-7y=-60

Add these equation to eliminate y:


8x=-24

Then solve
8x=-24 for x:


8x=-24


(8x)/(8) =(-24)/(8)


x=-3

Add the value of x to solve y:


2x+7y=36

Substitute
-3 for x in
2x+7y=36


(2)(-3)+7y=36


7y-6=36


7y=36+6


7y=42


y=42/7\\


y=6

{
x=-3 and
y=6 }

hope this helps....

User Mahesh Velaga
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Point form: (-3,6)
Equation form: x=-3, y=6
User Sourav Punoriyar
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