Question

Solve this system of equations by using the elimination method -2x-2y=-6, 3x+4y=8

Answer 1

Explanation:

- 2x-2y=-6

3x+4y=8

multiply equation (1) by 3 and equation (2) by 2

- 6x-6y=18

6x+8y=16

Add

2y=34

y= 34÷2

y=17

substitute 17 for y in equation (2)

3x+4y=8

3x+4(17)=8

3x+68=8

3x=8-68

3x=-60

x=-60÷3

x=-20

x=-20,y=17