Question

Solve the following system of eq ions. Express your answer as an ordered

pair in the format (a,b), with no spaces between the numbers or symbols.
3x + 4y=17
- 4x – 3y= - 18
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Answer 1

(3,2)

Explanation:

3x + 4y=17

- 4x – 3y= - 18

Multiply the first equation by 4

4(3x + 4y=17 )

12x +16y = 68

Multiply the second equation by 3

3( - 4x – 3y= - 18)

-12x -9y = -54

Add the new equations together to eliminate x

12x +16y = 68

-12x -9y = -54

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7y = 14

Divide by 7

7y/7 = 14/7

y=2

Now find x

3x+4(2) = 17

3x+8 = 17

Subtract 8 from each side

3x+8-8 = 17-8

3x = 9

Divide by 3

x = 3