What is the solution to this system of linear equations? x − 3y = −2 x + 3y = 16

To solve for the solution of this system of linear equation, it is best to use substitution. From the first equation, x = 3y

Substituting the expression on the right for the value of x on the second equation, 
 
                                    -2(3y) + 3y = 16

Solving for the value of y gives y = -5 1/3

With this value of y, solving for x gives x = -16

Thus, the solution for this system of linear equation is (-16, -5 1/3)

221,500 is the answer