Question

use the elimination method to solve the system of equations.
5u+3v=-17
2u+v=-8

please show work. thanks

Answer 1

v = (-17-5u)/3
v = -8 - 2u

Set v = v
(-17-5u)/3 = -8 - 2u

-17-5u = 3(-8-2u)

-17-5u = -24 -6u

u = -7
v = 6

Answer 2

Any questions?

Answer 3

No, thanks