Solve the system of equations by elimination or substitution

Solve the system of equations by elimination or substitution:

-7x-4y=22

-9x-2y=0

Solution

-7x -4y =22

-9x -2y=0

multiply equation second by -2 and add it to equation first,

-7x -4y+18x +4y=22-0

11x=22

x=2

Substituting back the value of x

-7(2)-4y=22

-4y=22+14

y=-9

Solution is (2,-9)

Solve the system of equations by elimination or substitution: -7x-4y=22 -9x-2y=0Solution-7x -4y =22 -9x -2y=0 multiply equation second by -2 and add it to equat

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