Solve the system by using elimination or elimination with multiplication.
5x - 3y = 29 and x - 4y = 16

Question

Solve the system by using elimination or elimination with multiplication.
5x - 3y = 29 and x - 4y = 16

compassionate · Answer

Hello, Suzumiya. 

5x - 3y = 29
x - 4y = 16

Do you know the first step?"

anonymous · Answer

no

compassionate · Answer

First step is getting the x or y terms to cancel. Lets get the y terms to cancel 

4(5x - 3y = 29) 
3(x - 4y = 16) 

Now I would like for you to multiple each term by 4 and 3, just like in the equation above.

anonymous · Answer

20x-12y=116
3x-12y=48

compassionate · Answer

You just keep posting questions. I would like you to try and solve it on your own, then I'll go back and correct you mistakes.

anonymous · Answer

(4, 3) 
   (-4, 3) 
   (4, -3) 
   no solution 
   infinitely many solutions my answer i don't know what to do :(

compassionate · Answer

My, my. Didn't you learn this in school? http://prntscr.com/13yos5 Use a graphing calculator?

anonymous · Answer

i learn better by some one show me how to do the steps