Question

Solve system of equations by elimination and write the solution for the system: 2x+y=2 and −3x−4y=−1

Answer 1

x = 7/5; y = -4/5

Explanation:

2x + y = 2; -3x - 4y =-1

4(2x + y = 2)

1(-3x - 4y = -1)

= 8x + 4y = 8; -3x - 4y = - 1

5x = 7

x = 7/5

2(7/5) + y = 2

y = -4/5