Question

What is the solution to the system of linear equations?

{2x+4y=38
10x+3y=105

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Answer 1

2x + 4y = 38......multiply by -5
10x + 3y = 105
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-10x - 20y = - 190....result of multiplying by -5
10x + 3y = 105
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-17y = - 85
y = -85/-17
y = 5

2x + 4y = 38
2x + 4(5) = 38
2x + 20 = 38
2x = 38 - 20
2x = 18
x = 18/2
x = 9

solution is : (9,5)