How do you solve the following system?: #5x + 2y =1 , -8x+3y=12#
1 Answer
Jun 23, 2017
Explanation:
The best way to solve this system of equations is by using the elimination method. Basically, we need to eliminate a variable by adding the two equations together.
However, to completely cancel out a variable, such as
By multiplying the equations, we can now safely eliminate
Now, you have to plug
Here's your answer: