Question

2x+6y=21 and -2x+3y=24 using the elimination method and write as an ordered pair

Answer 1

(-0.5,7.66)

Explanation:

2x+6y=21

-2x+3y=24

so 3y=24+2x

reduce

y=(24+2x)/3

substitute for y

2x+6(24+2x/3)=21

2x+(72+12x)/3=21

2x+24+4x=21

6x=-3

x=-0.5

y=(24+-1)/3=7.66