connir
Nov 18, 2010, 09:13 AM
9x - 7y = 120.5
-36x + 28y = -482
(2) -2x - 8y = 22
-6x - y = 20
Unknown008
Nov 19, 2010, 05:42 AM
9x - 7y = 120.5
-36x + 28y = -482
The second equation can be simplified. Divide it by 4:
-9x + 7y = -120.5
Well... since both equations are the same, they meet from negative infinity to positive infinity.
-2x - 8y = 22
-6x - y = 20
Simplify the first equation by dividing it by 2:
-x - 4y = 11
Multiply the second equation by 4:
-24x - 4y = 80
Now, subtract one equation from the other. Can you do this?
- x - 4y = 11
- -24x - 4y = 80