Question

Hi. I am new. I need help with this math question. I just need explaining and guidance on how to do it. It is a solving system question


2x = 5y + 4
3x - 2y = -16

@PotatoOfHistory
@SolomonZelman

Answer 1

You can use the substitution method but do they tell you what method they want you to use?

Answer 2

No that is the reason why I am having a hard time

Answer 3

Do you know how to do this problem?

Answer 4

@MDoodler

Answer 5

Here is one way. Take 2x = 5y + 4 and put it into standard form, which would be like
2x = 5y + 4
2x -5y = 4

Now we have
2x -5y = 4
3x - 2y = -16

Can you finish this yet?

Answer 6

Here's what I got for the next step.

3(2x-5y) - 2y = -16

Then I distribute the 3x right?

Answer 7

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I really appreciate the in depth answer. It was my mistake to not give you the answer choices to help me. I am sorry. I am new at this. But your answer doesn't match the answer choices I was given.

Here they are:

A: (-8, -4)
B: 8,4
C: (-4,-8)
D: (4,8)