Question

Solve by substitution

1. 6x+ 5y=7 x-y=3
2. 3a +2b =4 2a + b=6
3. 2x + y= 4 4x -y=2

Answer 1

1. y = 11

x = -48

2. a =8

b= -10

3. x= 1

y= 2

Explanation:

1 . 6x + 5y = 7

x-y= 3

6x+5y = 7

6x-6y =18

-1y = - 11

6x + 5y = 7

y = 11

6x + 55 = 7

6x = -48

x = -48