A system of equations is shown below.

3x + 8y = 12
2x + 2y = 3

Part A: Create an equivalent system of equations by replacing one equation with the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other. Show the steps to do this. (6 points)

Part B: Show that the equivalent system has the same solution as the original system of equations. (4 points)

Question

A system of equations is shown below.

3x + 8y = 12
2x + 2y = 3

Part A: Create an equivalent system of equations by replacing one equation with the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other. Show the steps to do this. (6 points)

Part B: Show that the equivalent system has the same solution as the original system of equations. (4 points)

anonymous · Answer

help please ill give a medal

the_fizicx99 · Answer

I'll use elimination method.

3x + 8y = 12
2x + 2y = 3

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-6x -16y = -24
6x + 6y = 9

-10y = -15
/-10        /-10

y = 1.5

Sub in y into the equation and solve for x