Question 480126: 3a+5b=-34
5a+b=68
a=
b=
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3a+5b=-34
5a+b=68
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Multiply thru the bottom equation by 5:
3a + 5b = -34
25a+ 5b = 5*68
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Subtract and solve for "a":
22a = 374
a = 17
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Solve for "b":
3a + 5b = -34
3*17 + 5b = -34
51 + 5b = -34
5b = -85
b = -17
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Cheers,
stan H.
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