A system of equations is shown below:

-3x + 7y = -16
-9x + 5y = 16

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:

-3x + 7y = -16
-9x + 5y = 16

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)

saucvi · Answer

I really can't afford to fail this. I fail, I fail math basically.