Answer: Y = - 4 & x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Systems of linear equations: We will solve this using substitution but you can use 2 more ways.
7x + 2y = -1
2x - 4y = 19
Leave X alone first: -------------------
10x - 2y = 18
10x/10 = 18 + 2y/10
x = 9/5 + y/5
Solve for y:
7(9/5 + y/5) + 2y = -1
63/5 + 7y/5 + 2y - 1
63/5 + 7y/5 = 10y/5 = -1
63/5 + 17y/5 = -1 (-5/5)
17y/5 = -68/5 (cancel the 5)
y = -68/17
y = - 4 (Your Answer)
7x + 2(- 4) = -1
7x + (-8) = -1
7x = 7
x = 1
CHECK=
7(1) + 2(-4) = -1
7+ (-8) = -1.
-1=-1
what is your question then?
Answer:Four years ago, Alex was twice as old as Jake. Four years from now, Jake will be 3/4 of Alex's age. How old is Alex? - Answer: 12.
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