Answer:
Explanation:
2x + 2y = -4 ...(Equation 1)
3x + 8y = 9 ...(Equation 2)
We can use the method of substitution or elimination. Here, let's solve it using the method of substitution:
From Equation 1, we can solve for x:
2x = -4 - 2y
x = (-4 - 2y) / 2
x = -2 - y ...(Equation 3)
Now substitute the value of x from Equation 3 into Equation 2:
3(-2 - y) + 8y = 9
-6 - 3y + 8y = 9
5y = 9 + 6
5y = 15
y = 15 / 5
y = 3
Now substitute the value of y back into Equation 3 to find x:
x = -2 - y
x = -2 - 3
x = -5
Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is:
x = -5
y = 3