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Use elimination to solve the system of equations given below.
5x + 3y = 3
3x + 4y = 15 |
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(5, 0) |
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(-3, 6) |
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(3, -4) |
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The sum of two numbers is –11. Twice the first number minus four times the second number is –10. What are the two numbers? |
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-15, 4 |
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-9, -2 |
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-6, -5 |
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-8, -3 |
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Use elimination to solve the system of equations given by 6x + 2y = 0 and 3x + 7y = 24. |
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(-1, 3) |
B. |
infinitely many solutions |
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no solution |
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Use elimination to solve the system of equations given by 8x – 4y = -20 and 10x – 5y = 35. |
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A. |
(0, 0) |
B. |
infinitely many solutions |
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C. |
no solution |
D. |
(-12, -12) |
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A boat travels 30 miles upstream in 4 hours. The trip downstream takes 2.5 hours. Find the rate of the boat in still water. |
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9.23 mph |
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2.25 mph |
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C. |
6.92 mph |
D. |
9.75 mph |
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