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Solve -5x+y=1 and 9x-2y=4 using multiplication and then elimination.​

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Answer:

x = - 6, y = - 29

Explanation:

Elimination:

2*(-5x + y = 1) = -10x + 2y = 2

9x - 2y = 4 = + (9x - 2y = 4) =

-x = 6

x = -6

9(-6)-2y=4

-54-2y=4

-2y=58

y=-29

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