What is the solution to the system of equations? 5x-2y=-16 4x-5y=-23

The solution set is {-2, 3}.

Step-by-step explanation:

We can do this by elimination after manipulating the 2 equations so that the coefficients of  y  will disappear after addition:

5x - 2y = -16        Multiply this by -5:

-25x + 10y = 80 (A)

4x - 5y = -23       Multiply this by 2:

8x - 10y = -46(B)

Now add A and B:

-17x = 34

x = 34/-17

x = -2.

Now substitute x = -2 into the first original equation:

5(-2) - 2y = -16

-2y = -16 +10 = -6

y = -6/-2

y = 3.

Confirm these results by substitution in the second original equation:

4(-2) - 5(3)

= - 8  - 15 = -23.

Checks OK.