Question

Solve the system of equations.

9x + y = 2
-4x - y=-17
A. (-3, 29)
B. (1, -7)
C. (0,0)
D. (4,1)

Answer 1

A. (-3, 29) x=-3 y=29

Explanation:

9x + y = 2

-4x - y=-17

ADD both

5x =-15

x=-3

Plug -3

9*(-3)+y = 2

-27 + y = 2

y= 29

Answer 2

The answer to that is A. (-3, 29)