Question

Solve the system of linear equations below. 4x - 3y = 17 5x + 4y = 60

Answer 1

4x-3y=17......(1)
5x+4y=60......(2)

Multiply equation (1) by 4 and equation (2) by 3:-

16x - 12y = 68
15x + 12y = 180

Adding these 2 equations:_

31x = 248
x = 248/31 = 8

Now substitute x = 8 in equation (1):-

4(8) - 3y = 17
32-3y = 17
-3y = -15
y = -15/-3 = 5

So solution is x=8,y=5