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)

