Question

Solve by the multiplication with add and subtract method
4x- y = -14
3x + 2y = -16

Answer 1

A. x = -3.5 + 0.25y
B. x = -5.33 + -0.67y

Answer 2

Maybe you're not from the U.S., because I've never heard of the "multiplication with add and subtract" method. Do you mean the method where one equation is eliminated?

Answer 3

Im from the US and thats exactly what it said

Answer 4

it is known as both but more commonly elimination

Answer 5

How do i solve this?

Answer 6

multiply top equation by 2
add to cancel out x
solve for y
substitute y value in any equation for x