Answer: (2, 5)
Step-by-step explanation:
y = 2x + 1 y = 4x − 3
Eliminate the equal sides of each equation and combine.
2x + 1 = 4x − 3
Solve 2x + 1 = 4x − 3 for x.
Move all terms containing x to the left side of the equation.
Subtract 4x from both sides of the equation.
2x + 1 − 4x = −3
Subtract 4x from 2x.
−2x + 1 = −3
Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation.
Subtract 1 from both sides of the equation.
−2x = −3 − 1
Subtract 1 from −3.
−2x = −4
Divide each term by −2 and simplify.
x = 2
Evaluate y when x = 2.
Substitute 2 for x. y = 4 (2) − 3
Simplify 4 (2) − 3.
Multiply 4 by 2.
y = 8 − 3
Subtract 3 from 8.
y = 5
The solution to the system is the complete set of ordered pairs that are valid solutions.
(2, 5)
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Point Form:
(2, 5)
Equation Form:
x = 2, y = 5
