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[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 14-02-19] [Hit: ]
the solution to... 2x + 5 = 9 is x = 2. If I multiply the whole equation by 2, for example,......
3x-5y=1
9x+20y=10

system of elimination
please explain

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Equation A: 3x - 5y = 1

Equation B: 9x + 20y = 10

Solving the systems of equations with "substitution" would be difficult so I will solve the equations with elimination. When I perform elimination I am allowed to...

(1) Multiply either [or even both equations] by some number so as to eliminate either variable "x" or variable "y". For example, the solution to...

2x + 5 = 9 is "x" = 2. If I multiply the whole equation by 2, for example, I get this:

4x + 10 = 18, and the solution is still "x" = 2. I simply scaled up the measurements. It works the same way for systems of equations.

(2) Equations can be either "subtracted" or "added" to eliminate a variable.

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To eliminate "x" multiply equation A by 3

(Equation A)(3) -------> 3[ 3x - 5y = 1] ---------> 9x - 15y = 3

Equation B [ as is] -----------------------------------> 9x + 20y = 10

"Subtract" the systems of equations. Subtract!!! Not add!! not this time!

"9x - 9x" gives me no more "x's", "-15y - 20y" gives me "-35y" and "3 - 10" gives me "-7"

So, I have this:

-35Y = -7

-35(Y) / -35 = -7 / -35

Y = 1 / 5 or 0.2

Now, substitute that "Y" value into either equation. I'm in the mood for equation A:

3x - 5(1/5) = 1

3x - 1 = 1

3x - 1 [+1] = 1 [+1]

3x = 2

3(x) / 3 = 2 / 3

x = 2/3 ~ 0.67

Solution set: x = 2 / 3 ; Y = 1 / 5

I don't usually make mistakes with these kinds of problems. But, I still suggest that you check your work each time...in case I deceived you [which I did not].
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