Question

Find the solution to the following system using substitution or elimination:

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

Just use substitution because it's more efficient. Plug -2x-8 into y to make -2x-8=3x+2. Add 8 to both sides to get -2x=3x+10. Subtract 3x to both sides to get -5x=10. Divide -5 to both sides to get x=-2. Now, plug in x=-2 to one of the equations, let's use y=3x+2. The equation would be y=3(-2)+2. Multiply 3 and -2 to get -6. Add -6 to 2 and you'll result with y=-4.

Answer 2

It should be A (-2,-4). When using elimination.