Question

Solve the simultaneous equations
2x+4y=1
3x-5y=7

Answer 1

Explanation:

Step 1: Add -4y to both sides.

2x+4y+−4y=1+−4y

2x=−4y+1

Step 2: Divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

−4y+1

2

x=−2y+

1

2

Step 1: Add 5y to both sides.

3x−5y+5y=7+5y

3x=5y+7

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3.

3x

3

=

5y+7

3

x=

5

3

y+

7

3