Question

Find the value of y in 4y + 2x = 8 and 2x + 5y = 14.

Answer 1

y = 6

Explanation:

4y + 2x = 8 → (1)

5y + 2x = 14 → (2)

subtracting (1) from (2) term by term will eliminate x

y + 0 = 6

y = 6