Question

Solve the system of equations using elimination: 4x + 3y = 49 and
-x-2y = 4.

Answer 1

x = 22, y = -13

Explanation:

4x + 3y = 49

- x - 2y = 4

x + 2y = -4

4x + 8y = -16

Subtract both equations,

5y = -65

y = -13

x - 26 = -4

x = 22

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