Question

Can someone help me with these questions please?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

You can solve systems of equations using either substitution or elimination.  For these problems, I recommend elimination.  I'll do the first one as an example.

-3x + 16y = 9

-4x + 8y = 12

Multiply the second equation by -2.

8x − 16y = -24

Add to the first equation (notice the y's cancel out).

(-3x + 16y) + (8x − 16y) = 9 − 24

5x = -15

Solve for x.

x = -3

Now you can plug this into either equation to find y.

-3(-3) + 16y = 9

9 + 16y = 9

y = 0

The solution is (-3, 0).