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  • 11-06-2020
  • Mathematics
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Hey if you could help me with this it'd mean a lot I can't figure it out

L+S=17
3L+2S=46
What is S and what is L?

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wegnerkolmp2741o
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  • 11-06-2020

Answer:

L = 12  S = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

L+S=17

3L+2S=46

Multiply the first equation by -2

-2L -2S = -34

Then add it to the second equation

-2L -2S = -34

3L+2S=46

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L = 12

Now we can find S

L+S = 17

12 + S = 17

Subtract 12 from each side

S = 17-12

S = 5

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