2x - 3y = 16

5x - 3y = 13

Solve the system of equations.
Responses
A (1, -143
)(1, - 14 3 )
B (5, 4)(5, 4)
C (5, -2)(5, -2)
D (-1, -6)(-1, -6)
E (-6, -1)

1 answer

Subtracting the first equation from the second, we get:

3x = -3

x = -1

Substituting this into the first equation:

2(-1) - 3y = 16

-2 - 3y = 16

-3y = 18

y = -6

Therefore, the solution is (−1, −6), which corresponds to option D.