Question

What are the values of x and y if you answer is not a whole number write it as a decimal and round if neccasasry

Answer 1

a) 3x + 5y =  26  

b) 2x + 2y = 12

First, we need to find a way to equate either the x terms or the y terms in each equation. a)  6x + 10y = 52

                          b) 6x + 6y = 36

Then take equation b) from the equation a) to eliminate the x component.

a) 6x + 10y = 52

- b) 6x + 6y = 36

   0x    + 4y = 16

            y = 4 ?

Then substitute the value of y into either equation to find the value of x.

b) 2x + 2y = 12

   2x + (2x4) =12

   2x + 8 = 12

   2x = 4

   x = 2

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