Question

Solve for p and q:
-3+2p=5-7q
-1+p=-2q
-25-8p=3-2q

Following multiplication of one equation, is that equation being subtracted or subtracts the other?

Answer 1

-3+2p=5-7q--(1)
-1+p=-2q--(2)
-25-8p=3-2q--(3)
(3)-(2)=>-24-9p=3
9p=-27
p=-3
-2q=-1-3
-2q=-4
q=2

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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