Question

Solve the simultaneous equation 4x + 3y = -2 8x + 3y = 14​

Answer 1

x = 4 and y = -6

Explanation:

Solve by elimination by multiplying the first equation by -2:

-8x - 6y = 4

8x + 3y = 14

Add them together and solve for y:

-3y = 18

y = -6

Plug in -6 as y into one of the equations and solve for x:

8x + 3y = 14

8x + 3(-6) = 14

8x - 18 = 14

8x = 32

x = 4

So, the solution is x = 4 and y = -6

Answer 2

x = 4​

y = -6

Explanation:

4x + 3y = -2

8x + 3y = 14​

Multiply the second equation by -1

4x + 3y = -2

-8x - 3y = -14

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-4x = -16

Divide by -4

-4x/-4 = -16/-4

x = 4​

4x+3y = -2

4*4 +3y = -2

16 +3y = -2

3y = -2-16

3y = -18

y = -6