Question

Solve 2x + 5y = –13. 3x – 4y = –8

A.) (4, 1)
B.) (–4, 1)
C.) (4, –1)
D.) (–4, –1)

Answer 1

After solving the equations 2x + 5y = –13 and 3x – 4y = –8, I got the value (–4, –1). The correct answer between all the choices given is the last choice or letter D. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

Answer 2

If you would like to solve 2x + 5y = - 13 and 3x - 4y = -8, you can do this using the following steps:

2x + 5y = -13 /*4
3x - 4y = -8 /*5
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8x + 20y = -52
15x - 20y = -40
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8x + 15x + 20y - 20y = -52 - 40
23x = -92 /23
x = -92 / 23
x = -4

2x + 5y = -13
2 * (-4) + 5y = -13
-8 + 5y = -13
5y = -13 + 8
5y = -5
y = -1

(x, y) = (-4, -1)

The correct result would be D.) (-4, -1).