Question

Solve the system using elimination 3x+3y=27
x-3y=-11

Answer 1

x = 4, y = 5.

Explanation:

3x + 3y = 27

x - 3y = -11 Adding the 2 equations:-

4x = 16

x = 4.

Now substitute x = 4 into the second equation:-

4 - 3y = -11

-3y = -15

y = 5.