Multiply first equation by -5 and 2nd by 2, add them
15x+20y=-100
<u>2x-20y=32 +</u>
17x+0y=-68
17x=-68
divide both sides by 17
x=-4
the x value is -4
First add what's in the parenthesis 1/2(3)(12)
then multiply 2 and 12 to get 1/2(36)
finally divide 36 by 2 and get 13
The solution of your problem is shown on the picture.
It will have 2 solutions because, if you take out the (-) it will be a whole diffrent answer!
