Question

If 2x-y=9 and 3x+4y=19, then y=

Answer 1

x = 5

y = 1

Explanation:

2x - y = 9

3x + 4y = 19

We multiply the first equation by 4

8x - 4y = 36

3x + 4y = 19

11x = 55

x = 5

Now we put 5 in for x and solve for y

2(5) - y = 9

10 - y = 9

-y = -1

y = 1

Let's Check the answer

2(5) - 1 = 9

10 - 1 = 9

9 = 9

So, x = 5 and y = 1 is the correct answer.