Question

Solve the system of equations using elimination

15q - 4r = 62
5q + 8r = 86

Answer 1

q=6 r=7

Explanation:

2(15q-4r=62)

30q-8r=124

5q + 8r = 86

35q=210

q=6

5(6)+8r=86

30+8r=86

8r=56

r=7