Question

Solve this system of equations for x using the addition method.
5x+3y=10
3x-4y=61

Answer 1

223/29

Explanation:

5x+3y=10 . multiply by 4

3x-4y=61 . multiply by 3

20x+12y=40

+ 9x-12y=183

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29x-0y = 223 . divide both sides by 29

x = 223/29