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What is the x-value in the solution to this system of linear equations

2x - y = 11
X + 3y = -5
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User Mark PM
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

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User Teetz
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

2x - y = 11

X + 3y = -5

Multiply the first equation by 3

3(2x - y )= 11*3

6x - 3y = 33

Add this to the second equation to eliminate y

6x - 3y = 33

X + 3y = -5

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7x = 28

Divide by 7

7x/7 = 28/7

x = 4

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