Question

Which equation is the result of adding theses two equations -2x+4y=17 3x-10y=-3

Answer 1

x=-79/4, y=-45/8. (-79/4, -45/8).

Explanation:

-2x+4y=17

3x-10y=-3

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

2(3x-10y)=2(-3)

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-6x+12y=51

6x-20y=-6

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-8y=45

y=45/-8=-45/8

3x-10(-45/8)=-3

3x+450/8=-3

3x+225/4=-3

3x=-3-225/4

3x=-12/4-225/4

3x=-237/4

x=(-237/4)/3

x=(-237/4)(1/3)

x=-237/12=-79/4