SOLUTION: solve the following system by addition. if a unique solution does not exist, state whethere the system is consistent or dependent.
2x+3y=1
5x+3y=16
Question 106915: solve the following system by addition. if a unique solution does not exist, state whethere the system is consistent or dependent.
2x+3y=1
5x+3y=16 Answer by elima(1433) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2x+3y=1
5x+3y=16
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We will start by multiplying the second equation with -1;
(-1)5x+3y=16
-5x-3y=-16
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Now add the equations together;
2x+3y=1
-5x-3y=-16
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-3x=-15
x=5
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Now lets plug 5 into one of the equations for x;
2(5)+3y=1
10+3y=1
3y=-9
y=-3
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