Question

Solve the system below using an appropriate method.

A.) (2, 17)
B.) (4, 2)
C.) (1, 9)
D.) (½ , 5)

Answer 1

using substitution:
4x+2y=12
y=8x+1

4x+2(8x+1)=12

distribute
4x+16x+2=12

combine like terms
18x+2=12

subtract 2 from both sides
20x=10

divide each side by 20
x=10/20

reduce
x=1/2

plug in x for the y= equation
y=8(1/2)+1

multiply
y=4+1

add
y=5

answer:
(1/2,5)