Question

Solve the system using an augmented matrix :)

Answer 1

x = 2

y = 5

Explanation:

-x - 3y = -17

2x - 6y = -26

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(-x - 3y = -17) × 2

-2x - 6y = -34

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-2x - 6y = -34

2x - 6y = -26

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-12y = -60

÷-12 ÷-12

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y = 5

-x - 3y = -17

-x - 3(5) = -17

-x - 15 = -17

+15 + 15

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-x = -2

÷-1 ÷-1

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x = 2

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