Question

Solve the system by the elimination method. 6x + 2y = -16 -x - 3y = -16

Answer 1

the answer is (5,7) to this question

Answer 2

Answer:

y=7 x= -5

Step-by-step explanation:

You must eliminate on of the variables. Choosing x is easier because you only have to multiply -x - 3y = -16 by 6

6(-x - 3y = -16)

-6x - 18y = -96

Then you want to add the equations

6x +2y = -16

+ -6x - 18y = -96

-16y=-112

divide the -16 to get y by itself

y=7

To get the value of x, plug in the value of y into one of the equations and solve for x

-x-3(7)=-16

-x-21=-16

   +21

-x= 5

-x=5/ -1

x=-5

I hope it helps!