Question

Estimate the solution to the system of equations.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 4 / 3, y = 7 / 3

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following system of equations;

{ 7x - y = 7,      ⇒        Let us multiply the first equation by 2,

x + 2y = 6 }

2 * ( 7x - y = 7 )  ⇒  14x - 2y = 14  ⇒  Now add the two equations

+ x + 2y = 6           + x  + 2y = 6                          

14x + x = 14 + 6 ⇒ Simplify

15x = 20,

x = 4 / 3 ⇒ Now substitute this value of x into the first equation to solve for the value of y,

7 * ( 4 / 3 ) - y = 7 ⇒ Simplify,

28 / 3 - y = 7,

y = 7 / 3

Solution; x = 4 / 3, y = 7 / 3