Solve the system of equations by the addition method Please
Solve the system of equations by the addition method. Please show the work.
- 5x - 5y = 0
3x + 2y = - 4
Solution
- 5x - 5y = 0
3x + 2y = - 4
multiply 1st equation with 2 and second with 5
- 10x - 10y = 0
15x + 10y = - 20
add the equation
5x = -20
x = -4
so 5y = -5x
y = -x
y = 4
