Question

Solve the system of equations by elimination:

4b + 13c = -24
12b - 50 = 16
Hint: When you have variables that are not x and y, put them in alphabetical order in your ordered pair EX (b,c)
no solution
(1/2,-2)
(1/3, 4
(2,-2)

Answer 1

b

Explanation:

Answer 2

B (1/2,-2)

Explanation:

4b + 13c = -24 --(1)

12b - 5c = 16 --(2)

(1)x3

12b + 39c = -72 --(3)

(3)-(2)

12b + 39c - 12b + 5c = -72-16

c = -2

Sub c = -2 into (1)

4b = -24 - 13(-2)

b = 1/2