SOLUTION: Solve by the elimination method. 5x+6y=-13 8x-6y=-52 What is the solution of the system? Select the choice below, and, if necessary fill in the answer box to complete your c

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Question 220706: Solve by the elimination method.
5x+6y=-13
8x-6y=-52
What is the solution of the system? Select the choice below, and, if necessary fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution is __ (Type an ordered pair. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
B. There are infinitely many solutions.
C. There is no solution.
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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To use the elimination method, add the two equations togehter:
5x+6y=-13
+ 8x-6y=-52
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13x=-65
Solve for x:
highlight%28x=-5%29
Plug this value in to either of the equations and get y:
5%28-5%29%2B6y=-13
-25%2B6y=-13
6y=12
highlight%28y=2%29
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