Question

Is (3,6) a solution to this system of equations?
y=2x+1
y=4x+6

Answer 1

Explanation:

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

y = 4x + 6 --------(ii)

from eqn (I)

y = 2x + 1

sub y = 2x + 1 in eqn (ii)

2x + 1 = 4x + 6

2x - 4x = 6 - 1

-2x = 5

x = -5/2

sub x = -5/2 in eqn (I)

y = 2(-5/2) + 1

y = -5 + 1

y = -4

Therefore, (x, y) = (-5/2, -4)