4 years ago

Find the value of b: -4b + x = 7 8b + 2x = -9

Mathematics

1 answer:

Vedmedyk [2.9K]4 years ago

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Answer:

b = -23/16

Step-by-step explanation:

The variable x can be eliminated from the system by multiplying the first equation by -2 and adding that to the second equation.

-2(-4b +x) +(8b +2x) = -2(7) +(-9)

16b = -23 . . . . . collect terms

b = -23/16 . . . . divide by the coefficient of b

The value of b is -23/16 = -1 7/16.

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