<span>Multiply one of the equations so that both equations share a common complementary coefficient.
In order to solve using the elimination method, you need to have a matching coefficient that will cancel out a variable when you add the equations together. For the 2 equations given, you have a huge number of choices. I'll just mention a few of them.
You can multiply the 1st equation by -2/5 to allow cancelling the a term.
You can multiply the 1st equation by 5/3 to allow cancelling the b term.
You can multiply the 2nd equation by -2.5 to allow cancelling the a term.
You can multiply the 2nd equation by 3/5 to allow cancelling the b term.
You can even multiply both equations.
For instance, multiply the 1st equation by 5 and the second by 3. And in fact, let's do that.
5a + 3b = –9
2a – 5b = –16
5*(5a + 3b = -9) = 25a + 15b = -45
3*(2a - 5b = -16) = 6a - 15b = -48
Then add the equations
25a + 15b = -45
6a - 15b = -48
=
31a = -93
a = -3
And then plug in the discovered value of a into one of the original equations and solve for b.</span>
Answer:
The bottom one.
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
8/9
Step-by-step explanation:
To get a fraction into the simplest form you need to find a common multiple that could divide into both the numerator and the denominator. Then it will decrease.
32 / 4 = 8
36 / 4 = 9
I hope this helps :D
I’m pretty sure they’re collinear. I’m so sorry if I’m wrong.
Answer:
<em>Would be the answer D(1, −4) </em>
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>Excuse me if i'm wrong, it seems like you have the same test or almost. And this was the answer on mine. I hope it works out for you!</em>
