Question

solve the following system of equations. Enter the X coordinate of the solution. round your answer to the nearest tenth. 5x+2y=22 -2x+6y=3

Answer 1

try to cancel out on of the varibles. for example, you could mult. the first equation by -3 and then when u add the two equations the y values will cancel out and u can solve for x

Answer 2

then, after u have the x value, plug it into one of the equations to solve for y

Answer 3

finally, check your work by plugging both values into an equation and solve to see if it comes out correct

Answer 4

hstuck what did you get for your answer im still not getting it

Answer 5

5x + 2y = 22 --->(-3)
-2x + 6y = 3
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-15x - 6y = -66 (result of multiplying by -3)
-2x + 6y = 3
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-17x = - 63
x = -63/-17
x = 63/17
x = 3.7

Answer 6

thank you both for the help :)