Asked by Chris

What is the solution of this system?
2x + 3y = 32
11y − 2x = 52


A.
x = 3/2 , y = 5





B.
x = 4, y = 8




C.
x = 7, y = 6




D.
x = 10, y = 4




E.
x = 8, y = 16/3


Answers

Answered by Reiny
You could just test each answer pair and see which works, but ...
just as quick to solve it

rewrite in the proper order

2x + 3y = 32
-2x + 11y = 52

just add them:
14y = 84
y = 6

looks like c)

let's confirem
sub y = 6 into 1st
2x +18 = 32
2x = 14
x = 7

YUP, it is c)
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