Answer:
B
Explanation:
Given the 2 equations
4x + 3y = 16 → (1)
7x + 6y = 31 → (2)
Multiplying (1) by - 2 and adding to (2) will eliminate the term in y
- 8x - 6y = - 32 → (3)
Add (2) and (3) term by term
- x = - 1 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )
x = 1
Substitute x = 1 in either of the 2 equations and solve for y
Substituting in (1)
4(1) + 3y = 16
4 + 3y = 16 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
3y = 12 ( divide both sides by 3 )
y = 4
Solution is (1, 4 ) → B