Q. Solve using elimination.5x+4y=−2−5x−7y=−19(_____, _____)
Write Equations: Write down the system of equations to be solved using elimination.5x+4y=−2−5x−7y=−19
Add Equations: Add the two equations together to eliminate the x variable.(5x+4y)+(–5x−7y)=–2+(–19)
Perform Addition: Perform the addition to eliminate the x variable.5x−5x+4y−7y=−2−190x−3y=−21
Simplify Equation: Simplify the resulting equation.−3y=−21
Solve for y: Solve for y by dividing both sides of the equation by −3.y=−3−21y=7
Substitute and Solve: Substitute the value of y back into one of the original equations to solve for x. We'll use the first equation: 5x+4y=−2.5x+4(7)=−2
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication to simplify the equation. 5x+28=−2
Subtract and Solve: Subtract 28 from both sides of the equation to solve for x. 5x=−2−285x=−30
Divide to Find x: Divide both sides of the equation by 5 to find the value of x.x=5−30x=−6
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