Asked by Renee

Systems of Equations

-x+4y = 8
2x-3y = -16

x= -17.6
y= -2.4

Is this right?
Answered by drwls
No, it is not right. How did you get that?

Convert the first equation (by doubling both sides) to:
-2x + 8y = 16
Put it above
2x - 3y = -16
and add both sides.

You get 5y = 0

It is pretty clear what y must be.
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