Solve, using linear combination. 5x + 2y = –4 –3x + 2y = 12 Responses (4, 0) (4, 0) (–2, 3) (–2, 3) (0, –2) (0, –2) (2, –7)

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Carla · Answer 1 · 2024-01-16T22:47:08+0000

Answer:

(-2,3)

Explanation:

Multiply the second equation by -1.

5x+2y=-4

3x-2y=-12

Linear combination

8x=-4-12

8x=-16

x=-2

Solve for y

5(-2)+2y=-4

-10+2y=-4

2y=6

y=3