Question

When solving the following system of

equations, which variable would be the easiest
to solve for?
5.2 + 3y = 22
4x – 2y = 16
O the y in the first equation
the x in the second equation
the x in the first equation
the y in the second equation

Answer 1

It’s the second one

Answer 2

The y in the second equation

Explanation:

The y in the second equation is preceded by a negative coefficient, therefore it will be positive when added to the other side. All the numbers in the equation are even and easily divided by 2 as well. 2 is also the smallest number in the equation, so the remaining numbers will remain whole.