Question

Solve the system of linear equations by elimination. Check your solution.

3x - 17 = 2y

5y = -4x - 8

Answer 1

x=3, y=-4. (3, -4).

Explanation:

3x-17=2y

5y=-4x-8

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3x-2y=17

-4x-5y=8

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4(3x-2y)=4(17)

3(-4x-5y)=3(8)

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12x-8y=68

-12x-15y=24

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-23y=92

y=92/-23

y=-4

3x-17=2(-4)

3x-17=-8

3x=-8+17

3x=9

x=9/3

x=3

Answer 2

the answer is
(x,y)=(3,-4)