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4x-3y =14, 7x+8y=51 what is the value of X?

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4x-3y =14, 7x+8y=51 what is the value of X?

An obvious system. Elimination seems suggested here. Eliminate the Y terms.

8(4X - 3Y = 14)

3(7X + 8Y = 51)

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32X - 24Y = 112

21X + 24Y = 153

+------+ ( add)

53X = 265

X = 5

======Find Y and check both equations if you so desire.

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