Question

Solve the system using elimination
2x - 3v = - 19
5x+2v = - 19

Answer 1

x = -5

v = 3

Explanation:

2x - 3v = -19

3v = 2x + 19

v = (2/3)x + (19/3)

5x + 2((2/3)x + (19/3)) = -19

5x + (4/3)x + (38/3) = -19

(19/3)x = -95/3

x = -5

2(-5) - 3v = -19

-3v = -9

v = 3