Question

What is the solution of the system? Use the elimination method. 2x+y=206x−5y=12 Enter your answer in the boxes.

Answer 1

The answer to your question is: x = 7; y = 6

Explanation:

2x+y=20 ( 1 ) Multiply by 5

6x−5y=12 ( 2 )

5 (2x+y=20) = 10x + 5y = 100

10x + 5y = 100

6x − 5y = 12 Eliminate y

16 x = 112

x = 112 / 16

x = 7

2(7) + y = 20 Substitution

14 + y = 20

y = 20 - 14

y = 6