Q. Solve the system of equations.−8y+9x=−58y+7x=−75x=□y=□
Identify variable to eliminate: Identify the variable to eliminate. In this case, we can eliminate 'y' as the coefficients are the same but with opposite signs in both equations.
Perform operation to eliminate variable: Identify the operation to eliminate the variable. Here, we add the equations as the coefficients are opposite, which will cancel out 'y'.
Add equations to eliminate variable: Add the equations to eliminate 'y'. (−8y+9x)+(8y+7x)=−5+(−75)−8y+9x+8y+7x=−809x+7x=−8016x=−80
Solve for x: Solve for 'x'. Dividing both sides of the equation by 16 gives us x=−1680.x=−5
Substitute x into first equation: Substitute x=−5 into the first equation to solve for 'y'. Substitute x=−5 in −8y+9x=−5. We get −8y+9(−5)=−5. This simplifies to −8y−45=−5.
Solve for y: Solve for 'y'. Add 45 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with 'y'.−8y−45+45=−5+45−8y=40
Write solution as coordinate point: Divide both sides by ext{-}8 to find the value of 'y'.y=−840y=−5
Write solution as coordinate point: Divide both sides by −8 to find the value of 'y'.y=−840y=−5Write the solution as a coordinate point. The solution is (−5,−5).
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