Question

25 POINTS!!! HELP ME!!!! NEED THE REAL ANSWER!!!!!! Use the linear combination method to solve the system of equations. Explain each step of your solution. 3x-8y=7" " " " x+2y=-7

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let's solve for x.

3x−8y=7

Step 1: Add 8y to both sides.

3x−8y+8y=7+8y

3x=8y+7

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3.

3x

3

=

8y+7

3

x=

8

3

y+

7

3