A system of equations is shown below.

8x + 5y = 9
3x + 2y = 4

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.

8x + 5y = 9
3x + 2y = 4

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

Can someone please help me? Im on a tight schedule and I need the answers

anonymous · Answer

Please help???!!!

anonymous · Answer

8x+5y=9
3x+2y=4

8x+5y=9(x2)
3x+2y=4(-5)

16x+10y=18
-15x-10y=-20
x=-2

anonymous · Answer

Substitution
(8x-2)+5y=9
-16+2y=4
2y=4+16
2y=20
y=10