Question

The equations in this sytem were added to solve for x. What is the value of x?

Negative 8 x + 8 y = 8. 3 x minus 8 y = negative 18. Negative 5 x = negative 10.
x = negative 2
x = negative one-half
x = one-half
x = 2

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

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Answer:

(d) x = 2

Explanation:

Adding the two equations gives ...

(-8x +8y) +(3x -8y) = (8) +(-18)

-5x = -10 . . . . . sum of the two equations

x = 2 . . . . . . . . result of dividing by -5