Question

Solve each system of equations using the elimination method

10x-6y=54
-4x+3y=-24

Answer 1

x = 3; y = -4

Explanation:

2(10x - 6y = 54) = ( 20x - 12y = 108)

4(-4x + 3y = -24) = ( -16x + 12y = -96)

4x = 12

x = 3

-4(3) + 3y = -24

-12 + 3y = -24

+12 +12

3y = -12

y = -4