Question

Solve by the linear combination method. 2x + 3y = 11 –4x + 2y = 2 60pts please answer in 5 minutes

Answer 1

2x+3y=11

4x+2y=10

multiple the top equation by -2

-4x-6y=-22

4x+2y=10

-4y= -12

y=3

then plug 3 for y so 2x+9=11

2x=2

x=1 and y=3