SOLUTION: fist question my homework. need help.
x+2y=-12
3x+8y=38
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Question 817509: fist question my homework. need help.
x+2y=-12
3x+8y=38
Found 2 solutions by LinnW, TimothyLamb:
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2y=-12
3x+8y=38
Multiply the top equation by -3
-3x -6y = 36
3x +8y = 38 add these together
2y = 74
y = 37
Substitute in x+2y=-12
x+2(37)=-12
x+74 = -12
Subtract 74 from each side
x = -86
Substitute in x+2y=-12
-86 + 2y=-12
Add 86 to each side
2y = 74
y = 37
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Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
use elimination:
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original:
x + 2y = -12
3x + 8y = 38
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original:
-3x - 6y = 36
3x + 8y = 38
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add:
2y = 74
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y = 37
x = -86
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