Question

Solve the system of equations. Show ALL your work. Write your answer as an ordered pair, in this form: (x, y) -5y + 8x = -18 5y + 2x = 58

Answer 1

Solve this system:

-5y + 8x = -18
5y + 2x = 58

Note that if you merely add these 2 equations together, you will have eliminated the variable y. Please do this now. 8x+2x=58-18

Solve for x.
Then subst. your value for x into either of the original equations to find the value of y.

Write your final result (solution) in the form (x,y).