Question

Solve the system of equations given below.

x+2y=-4
2x+3y=1

A. (14,-9)
B. (-14,9)
C. (-9,14)
D. (9,-14)

Answer 1

-2{x+2y=-4}

2x+3y=1

-2x-4y=8

3y-4y=9

-y=9

y=-9

the value of x is

x+2(-9)=-4

x-18=-4

x=14

therefore { 14,-9}