Question solve the system of equations and choose the correct ordered pair 3x-4=26 2x+8y=-36 a.6,-2 b.2,-5 c.2,5 d.6,2
Answer: b.2,-5 Step-by-step explanation: I assume y is missing in the first equation, and the correct system is: 3x – 4y = 26 2x + 8y = -36 Rewrite the first equation. Divide both sides of the second equation by 2 and write it below the first equation. Then add the equations. 3x – 4y = 26 – x + 4y = -18 ———————— 4x = 8 x = 2 Now substitute 2 for x in the first original equation and solve for y. 3(2) – 4y = 26 -4y = 20 y = -5 Answer: (2, -5) Log in to Reply