Question

Solve the following system of equations:

-2x + y = 1
-4x + y = -1

A: (3, 1)
B: (-1, 3)
C: (-1, -3)
D: (1, 3)

Answer 1

x=1,y=3

correct answer is (1,3)

Explanation:

We can quickly eliminate y by subtracting one equation from the other

(-2x+y=1)-(-4x+y=-1)

2x=2

x=1

plug x=1 into equation 1

-2(1)+y=1

y=1+2=3