<span>4x + 3y = 16
7x + 6y = 31
Note what happens if we mult. the first eqn. by -2:
-8x - 6y = -32
Combining this with the 2nd equation eliminates the variable y:
</span>-8x - 6y = -32<span>
7x + 6y = 31
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-x = -1, or x = 1. Sub 1 for x in either of the 2 given eqns to find y:
For example: 4(1) + 3y = 16, so 36 = 12, and y = 3. Sol'n is (1,3).</span>
4.5 I'm pretty sure I hope I was right and hope this helps
It would be the first option
