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OpenStudy (anonymous):

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME? Solve the system of equations. 3x - 4y = -10 and 5x + 8y = -2 (1, 2) (2, 1) (1, -2) (-2, 1)

hartnn (hartnn):

multiply first equation by2 and tell me what you get ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6x-8y=-20

hartnn (hartnn):

yes, now add this equation to 2nd equation. and you will realize that 'y' gets eliminated!

OpenStudy (evonhowell):

it C or D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so i end up with 11x=18?

hartnn (hartnn):

-20 -2 = .... ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-22 oops

OpenStudy (anonymous):

11x=-22 which equals x= -2

hartnn (hartnn):

yes!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer is........D!

hartnn (hartnn):

yes!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

hartnn (hartnn):

D is \(\checkmark\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hehe thanks

hartnn (hartnn):

welcome ^_^

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