Question

Solve the system of linear equations by elimination.

−2x−5y=9
3x+11y=4

Answer 1

x=-17, y=5. (-17, 5).

Step-by-step -2x-5y=9

3x+11y=4

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3(-2x-5y)=3(9)

2(3x+11y)=2(4)

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-6x-15y=27

6x+22y=8

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7y=35

y=35/7

y=5

3x+11(5)=4

3x+55=4

3x=4-55

3x=-51

x=-51/3

x=-17