kreegankaveman kreegankaveman
  • 03-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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8x - 2y = 6 and 3x + 3y = -24. What is your answer?

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osikbro
osikbro osikbro
  • 03-05-2020

Answer:

x=-1, y=-7

Step-by-step explanation:

8x-2y=6

3x+3y=-24

Multiplying the topmost equation by 3/2:

12x-3y=9

3x+3y=-24

Adding the two equations together:

15x=-15

x=-1

Plugging this back into a previous equation:

8(-1)-2y=6

-8-2y=6

-2y=14

y=-7

Hope this helps!

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