Question

5m-2p=24
3m+2p=24
(Elimination using multiplication)

Answer 1

it is already set up for elimination, add both equations
you get 8m +0p = 48
8m = 48
you can solve from there?

Answer 2

Yes I can! I just did not know to to set it up. Thank you!!

Answer 3

there are other ways to solve it too

Answer 4

that one was easy because it had a -2 and a+ 2 waiting for you to conveniently cancel out

Answer 5

Ah, I see! It's a lot easier than I thought!

Answer 6

do you want to know how to solve it a different way?

Answer 7

Oh, and yes I do!

Answer 8

5m-2p=24
3m+2p=24

both of these statements = 24 so each statement is = to the othe
5m-2p= 3m+2p

gather the like variables
5m-2p= 3m+2p
+2p +2p
5m =3m +4p
-3m -3m
2m=4p
divide both sides by 2

m=2p

now in your original expressions everywhere you see an m, replace it with 2p
this eliminates one variable.

Answer 9

OMG, that is exactly what I needed! You are a fantastic person! I thank you for taking the time to help me! Have a good Friday!

Answer 10

enjoy, and you are most welcome