Question

2x+8y = 6 15x + 20y = 15

Answer 1

Answer:

The solution is (0, 3/4)

Step-by-step explanation:

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Both of the equations can be reduced (simplified):

2x+8y = 6            =>  x + 4y = 3

15x + 20y = 15     => 3x + 4y = 3

Let's use the elimination by addition and subtraction method.  Multiply the first equation by -1, obtaining

                                 -x - 4y = -3

Add the second       3x + 4y = 3

equation to the

first.

We get:                       2x = 0.

Thus, x = 0.  Substituting 0 for x in the 1st original equation yields:

2(0) + 8y = 6.  Then y = 6/8, or y = 3/4.

The solution is (0, 3/4).