Question

Solve the following system of equations

2x -9y = -1
-4x -3y = -19

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Answer 1

Solution :-

2x - 9y = -1

2x = 9y - 1

x = 9y - 1 / 2 _________ (1)

Now, substitute it here!

-4x - 3y = - 19

-4 (9y - 1 /2) - 3y = -19

(-36y + 4 - 6y / 2) = -19

(-42y + 4 / 2) = -19

-42y + 4 = -38

-42y = -38 - 4

-42y = -42

y = 1

Value of x :

Substituting the value of y that is 1 in this equation. x = 9y - 1 / 2

x = 9(1) - 1 / 2

x = 9 - 1 / 2

x = 8 / 2

x = 4