Question

Solve the system of equations

Answer 1

Answer:

x=18

Step-by-step explanation:

add 2y to both sides 5x=2y+88

subtract 88 from both sides 2y=5x-88

substitute 2y in the second equation for 5x-88

3x+10x-176=58

add like terms 13x-176=58

add 176 both sides

13x=234

x=18

Answer 2

Answer:

( 18, -6.5 )

Step-by-step explanation:

First choose which method you plan on using: Substitution or Elimation. I chose elimination based off preference.  

How to solve using Elimination:

5x -2y = 88  (multiply every number in this equation by two)

3x+4y=58

10x -4y = 176

3x+4y=58      (combine these two equations)

13x = 234  (isolate x by dividing by 13 on both sides)

x = 18         (this is your value for x)

3(18) +4y=58   (plug in for x)

54+4y=28        (solve)

4y = -26            (subtract 54 from both sides)

y = -6.5             (this is y)

write answer in (x, y) format

( 18, -6.5 )