Answer:
(-2, -5)
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Equality Properties
- Multiplication Property of Equality
- Division Property of Equality
- Addition Property of Equality
- Subtract Property of Equality
Algebra I
- Solving systems of equations using substitution/elimination
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define Systems
3x + 2y = -16
-3x - 8y = 46
Step 2: Solve for y
Elimination
- Combine 2 equations: -6y = 30
- Divide -6 on both sides: y = -5
Step 3: Solve for x
- Define equation: 3x + 2y = -16
- Substitute in y: 3x + 2(-5) = -16
- Multiply: 3x - 10 = -16
- Add 10 on both sides: 3x = -6
- Divide 3 on both sides: x = -2