Question

NEED HELP FAST.
-3x+2y=-15
2x-4y=26
elimination using multiplacation .

Answer 1

Multiply the first equation by 2 and look around for some magic.

Answer 2

thank. you.

Answer 3

4x=4/4=1. x=1

Answer 4

Okay, now do it a different way. Divide the second equation by 2.

Answer 5

x-2y=13

Answer 6

2y=11

Answer 7

And adding the two equations produces the same result as before?

Answer 8

Try to remember that there may be more than one way to proceed. Don't get all excited when you see a potential solution. Keep your eyes open for other ways to go about it.

Answer 9

oh. -3(1)+2y=-15

Answer 10

y=-4

Answer 11

Try out your complete solution in both ORIGINAL equations. That will tell you if you wandered off or if you nailed it.