Question

Solve the system of linear equations by elimination.

x+4y=6
−x−2y=−4

Answer 1

x=-14 and y=5

Explanation:

adding the 2 exqns

x+4y-x-2y=6+4

⇒2y=1-

⇒y=5

x+4(5)=6

⇒x=6-20

⇒x=-14

x=-14 and y=5