Asked by kim
Solve using the substitution method. State if there are infinite solutions or no solution.
5x + 8y = -4
x= 2 - 3y
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Answered by
Reiny
plug the 2nd into the 1st
5(2-3y) + 8y = -4
10 - 15y + 8y = -4
-7y = -14
y = 2
plug into the 2nd to get x
looks like one solution , which was not one of your possible choices
5(2-3y) + 8y = -4
10 - 15y + 8y = -4
-7y = -14
y = 2
plug into the 2nd to get x
looks like one solution , which was not one of your possible choices
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