Question

Question Two

Solve the following simultaneous equation graphically:
x + 4y = 17
2x + 5y =
25 (7 marks)
STATISTICS

Answer 1

x = 5

y = 3

Explanation:

x + 4y = 17

2x + 5y = 25

We multiply the first equation by -2

-2x - 8y = -34

2x + 5y = 25

-3y = -9

y = 3

Now we put 3 in for y and solve for x

x + 4(3) = 17

x + 12 = 17

x = 5

Let's Check the answer

5 + 4(3) = 17

5 + 12 = 17

17 = 17

So, x = 17 and y = 3 is the correct answer.