Question

Find the approximate solution of the given system of equations.

8x + 9y = 9
3x – 5y = 20

a.
3.36, –1.99
c.
0, –1.99
b.
–1.11, 2.79
d.
3.36, 2.79
Please Help

Answer 1

you could use elimination

Answer 2

eliminate one variable, and solve for the other one

Answer 3

check each choice and see which one is closest. Works fine for me on the test. Save alot of time doing the actual work

Answer 4

then plug the value for one of the variable into one of the equation and solve for the other variable

Answer 5

ok

Answer 6

so B?

Answer 7

@helpme1.2

Answer 8

@sourwing is it B?

Answer 9

nvm its going to be A

Answer 10

because\[3.36*8=26.88\]

Answer 11

yeah it's A

Answer 12

Alright thanks!