<PRE><B>Question 952031</B>
So far, it looks like the best way to solve this system is by elimination of the 2p

Multiply either equation by -1, in this case I choose the first equation

-1(-7m-2p=-13)
m-2p=11

that would equal

7m+2p=13
m-2p=11

Add the two equations and get

8m=24

Divide by 8

m=3


Now after I know one number, I substitute that number into either equation to know the second number, I choose the second equation


m=3

m-2p=11

Substitue m=3

3-2p=11

Subtract 3

-2p=8

Divide by -2


p=-4

So

m=3 and p=-4</PRE>