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Solve the following system of equations using the elimination method. 9x – 5y = –16 and –3x + 7y = –16

A)

(–4,–4)

B)

(–2,–3)

C)

(4,4)

D)

(0,–5)

User Spacediver
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Answer (-2,-3)

Step-by-te exnation:

multiply the equation by number

User Ghenne
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B) (-2,-3) you have to multiply one of the equations to eliminate one of the numbers..i multiplied -3x+7y=-16 by -3.
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