Question

What is the solution to the system of linear equations? Write you answer as a coordinate. 2x − y = 4 5x + 2y = 10 Show All Work !!

Answer 1

(2, 0)

Explanation:

2x - y = 4

5x + 2y = 10

Solve by elimination by multiplying the top equation by 2, so the y values will cancel out (-2y + 2y = 0)

4x - 2y = 8

5x + 2y = 10

Add them together and solve for x:

9x = 18

x = 2

Plug in 2 as x in one of the equations to find y:

2x - y = 4

2(2) - y = 4

4 - y = 4

-y = 0

y = 0

The solution is (2, 0)