Question

Solve simulteneusly equation 6p-4r=4 and p-2r=5

Answer 1

r = - 3.25, p = -1.5

Explanation:

→ Rearrange p - 2r = 5

p = 5 + 2r

→ Substitute into 6p - 4r = 4

6 ( 5 + 2r ) - 4r = 4

→ Expand

30 + 12r - 4r = 4

→ Simplify and solve

r = - 3.25

→ Substitute into p - 2r = 5

p + 6.5 = 5

→ Minus 6.5 from both sides

p = -1.5