Question

Solve the system of equations.

Answer 1

x = 2, y = 1

Explanation:

x + 3y = 5

3y = -x + 5

y = -1/3x + 5/3

-x + 6y = 4

-x + 6(-1/3x + 5/3) = 4

-x - 2x + 10 = 4

-3x = -6

x = 2

x + 3y = 5

2 + 3y = 5

3y = 3

y = 1