2x+3y=-5

3x-5y=21

The value of y that satisfies the system of the equations above is

A) 2

B) 7

C) - 3

D) There is no solution

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Mathematics

Sharon Wagner

22 February, 08:14

2x+3y=-5

3x-5y=21

The value of y that satisfies the system of the equations above is

A) 2

B) 7

C) - 3

D) There is no solution

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Louisa · Answer 1

You have to find a way to eliminate either x and y. We'll eliminate x:

2x + 3y = - 5

3x - 5y = 21

2x*3 + 3y*3 = - 5*3

3x*-2 + - 5y*-2 = 21*-2

6x + 9y = - 15

-6x + 10y = - 42

19y = - 57

y = - 3

2x+3y=-53x-5y=21The value of y that satisfies the system of the equations above isA) 2B) 7C) - 3D) There is no solution

2x+3y=-5

3x-5y=21

The value of y that satisfies the system of the equations above is

A) 2

B) 7

C) - 3

D) There is no solution