Question

Solve the following system of equations using elimination.

X + 2y = 5
3x + 5y = 14

Answer 1

x = 3

y = 1

Explanation:

x + 2y = 5 ------------(1)

3x + 5y = 14 ---------(2)

(1) × 3 : 3x + 6y = 15 ------ (3)

(3) - (2) : y = 1

y = 1, x + 2(1) = 5

x = 3