Question

Solve and classify the given system of linear equations.
p=5(q+2)
p=q-3

Answer 1

q = -3.25

p = -6.25

Explanation:

substitute p with ( q-3)

q-3 = 5(q+2)

q-3 = 5q + 10

q-5q = 3+10

-4q = 13

q = -3.25

if q = -3.25 therefore

p= -3.25 -3

= -6.25