Question

Solve using linear combination 5x+2y=10 3x+2y=6

Answer 1

x=2, y=0

Explanation:

2y=6-3x

5x+(6-3x)=10

2x+6=10

2x+4

x=2

Now plug in x to find y

5(2)+2y=10

10+2y=10

y=0