Question

Solve each system by elimination. -2x + 8y = -30 9x - 16y = 15

Answer 1

Answer: −0.147540984 or 1.911885246

Answer 2

Answer:

(-9, -6)

Step-by-step explanation:

-2x+8y=-30

9x-16y=15

Start by multiplying the first equation by 2:

-4x+16y=-60

Now, add the two equations to eliminate y:

9x-4x=15-60

    5x=-45

Divide both sides by 5

x=-9

Plug -9 in for x to solve for y:

-2(-9)+8y=-30

18+8y=-30

Subtract 18 from both sides

8y=-48

Divide both sides by 8

y=-6

(x,y)=(-9,-6)