What is the solution to this system of equations?
3x - 5y=-16
2x + 5y=31

A.(1/3, 1)

B.(5,3)

C.(8, 2)

D.(3 ,5)

Question

What is the solution to this system of equations?
3x - 5y=-16
2x + 5y=31

A.(1/3, 1)

B.(5,3)

C.(8, 2)

D.(3 ,5)

anonymous · Answer

alright
for this elimination easiest way is to add.
  3x-5y=-16
+2x+5y=31
The result should be 5x=15 and x=3 plug into any original equation
2(3)+5y=31=  6+5y=31  5y=25  y=5

anonymous · Answer

answer (3,5)

anonymous · Answer

Oh, hah thank you

anonymous · Answer

The reason we add in this case is becuz we have to eliminate something right? in this case if we add we would eliminate 5 and -5

anonymous · Answer

oh..

anonymous · Answer

it will get a little complicated later on when you get to different number where you have to multiply to get...you know the elimination process

anonymous · Answer

Are you already out of highschool?

anonymous · Answer

no are u

anonymous · Answer

no... I failed 9th grade so i'm taking summer classes so i can go to 10th.. i'm supposed to be in 11th..