Question

Solve the following system of equation using any method.

3x+3y=12
2x+4y=16


X = and Y=

Answer 1

X=0

Y=4

Explanation:

3x=12-3y

x=4-y

Plug 4-y in for x in the other equation:

2(4-y)+4y=16

8-2y+4y=16

2y=8

y=4

If x=4-y and y=4, x=4-4=0