Solve the following system of equations:
x - 2y = 14

x + 3y = 9

A) (1, 12)
B) (-1, -12)
C) (12, -1)
D) (12, 1)

Question

Solve the following system of equations:
x - 2y = 14

x + 3y = 9
 
  
 A) (1, 12) 
 B) (-1, -12) 
 C) (12, -1) 
 D) (12, 1)

pooja195 · Answer

We want to cancel out each varible to find the value
x - 2y = 14
x + 3y = 9
A negative - a positvive results in a  0 
so whats the opposite of 1 ?

anonymous · Answer

-1

pooja195 · Answer

Good 
-1(x - 2y = 14)
x + 3y = 9

$$\huge~\rm~-1(x - 2y = 14) $$
distribute

anonymous · Answer

how would I do that

pooja195 · Answer

-1 times x = ? 
-1 times -2 =? 
-1 times 14=?

anonymous · Answer

i don't know...

pooja195 · Answer

If you dont want to work im not helping you i did 1 with you and nearly gave u the answer if you dont want to work and are looking for JUST answers this is the wrong site.