Question

What is the solution of the system of equations?

13x-6y=2
3x-4y=-10
(Write as ordered pair)

Answer 1

Explanation:

let's multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by -3, and then we add them together :

26x - 12y = 4

-9x +12y = 30

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17x 0 = 34

x = 2

and now we use one of the original equations to solve for y :

3×2 - 4y = -10

6 - 4y = -10

-4y = -16

y = 4

the solution is (2, 4).