Question

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Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. Choose the correct ordered pair.

Answer 1

Change the equation 3x + 2y = -16 into: -3x -2y = 16

2x - 5y = 2
+ -3x - 2y = 16

-x - 7y = 18
-x = 18 + 7y
x = -7y - 18

Plug "x" into either one of the equations

3(-7y-18) + 2y = -16

-21y - 54 + 2y = -16

-19y - 54 = -16

-19y = 38

y = -2

Since we have the actual value of y, we can plug that into either one of the equations to find the value of x.

3x + 2(-2) = -16

3x - 4 = -16

3x = -12

x = -4

So.. The answer for the problem is D (-4, -2).