Which is the approximate solution for the system of equations 8x - 10y = -23 and 9x + 10y =-16

The approximate solution is: x = -2.29; y = 0.46

Step-by-step explanation:

8x - 10y = -23

9x + 10y =-16

Since you have -10y in one equation and 10y in the other equation, add the equations to eliminate y and solve for x.

17x = -39

x = -39/17

Now substitute -39/17 for x in the first equation, and solve for y.

8(-39/17) - 10y = -23

-312/17 - 10y = -391/17

-10y = -79/17

y = 79/170

The exact solution is x = -39/17; y = 79/170

The approximate solution is: x = -2.29; y = 0.46