Question

Given the system of equations, what is the solution? 3x - 2y + 10 = 0 5y = 4x + 8

Answer 1

From the first equation y=(3x+10)/2
From the second equation y=(4x+8)/5
Therefore, (3x+10)/2 = (4x+8)/5
15x+50=8x+16
x= 16-50/7
x=34/7
y=(3*34/7 + 10)/2 = 51/7 +5
y=86/7