Question

What is the solution for r in the following system of equations?

2x + 3y = 16
2 + 2y = 10

Answer 1

(2,4)

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Explanation:

2x + 3y = 16

2 + 2y = 10

2 + 2y = 10

-2 - 2

2y = 8

/2 /2

y = 4

2x + 3y = 16

2x + 3(4) = 16

2x + 12 = 16

- 12 - 12

2x = 4

/2 /2

x = 2

(x,y) -> (2,4)

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