Question

2x+55y=2
3x-2y= -16
please solve by elminaton using full steps

Answer 1

hello

Answer 2

switch both equations so the 2nd equation is on top (it helps)

3x - 2y = -16
2x + 55y = 2

now subtract equation 1 by equation 2

x - 57y = -18
2x 55y = 2

and subtract equation 2 by 2 times equation 1

x - 57y = -18
169y = 38

divide equation 2 by 169

x - 57y = -18
y = 38/169

and then add 57 times equation 2 to equation 1

x = -876/169
y = 38/169

Answer 3

it would be easier if not for the 55 coefficient. Otherwise you would spend a lot of time double checking for wrong calculations.