Question

using the elimination method to solve the system of equations
5u + 3v = -17
2u + v = -5
need to find the ordered pair

Answer 1

multiply the second equation by 3 and subtract from the first equation.wat do u get?

Answer 2

u = 1

Answer 3

no check ur calculation
u=2

Answer 4

okay I forgot to add the 1 u (5-6) on the other side

Answer 5

ok

Answer 6

then would i find v by substituting 2*(2)+v=-5

Answer 7

thats right.

Answer 8

the ordered pair would be (2,3)

Answer 9

nop
check again

Answer 10

are trying to find the ans?

Answer 11

yes, would I multiply 2*(2)=4+3=7??

Answer 12

would y = 4

Answer 13

its not like that
2*(2)+v=-5
4+v=-5
v=-5-4
v=-9
got it?

Answer 14

yes. thanks

Answer 15

:)