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Use the linear combination method to solve the system of equations. Please explain each step of your solution

2x - 3y = 13
x + 2y = -4


Sagot :

Answer:

(2, -3)

Solve the equation

[tex]\left \{ {{2x-3y=13} \atop {x+2y=-4}} \right.[/tex]

Rearrange like terms to the same side of the equation

[tex]\left \{ {{2x-3y=13} \atop {x=-4-2y}} \right.[/tex]

Substitute into one of the equations

[tex]2(-4-2y)-3y=13[/tex]

Apply the Distributive Property

[tex]-8-4y-3y=13[/tex]

Combine like terms

[tex]-8-7y=13[/tex]

Rearrange variables to the left side of the equation

[tex]-7y=13+8[/tex]

Calculate the sum or difference

[tex]-7y=21[/tex]

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable

[tex]y=-\frac{21}{7}[/tex]

Cross out the common factor

[tex]y=-3[/tex]

Substitute into one of the equations

[tex]x=-4-2\times(-3)[/tex]

Calculate

[tex]x=2[/tex]

The solution of the system is

[tex]\left \{ {{x=2} \atop {y=-3}} \right.[/tex]

I hope this helps you

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