Answer:
x=5, y=6
Explanation:
7x+2y=47
5x-4y=1
to use elimination method , you want to add the two equations together so that either x or y cancels out. For these equations, we will multiply the first equation by 2. (This will cancel out y value)
2(7x+2y)=2(47)
14x+4y =94
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add above equation to second equation:
14x+4y=94 above equation
5x-4y=1 second equation
19x=95 added together
x=5
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‘solve for y by substituting x value (5) into either original equation
5x-4y=1
5(5)-4y=1
25-4y=1
-4y=-24
y=6