I got the answer six. I’m not sure how those other answers are possible.
You need to solve this "system of linear equations." In other words, find a point (x,y) that satisfies both 4x-3y=17 and 2x-5y=-11.
Try solution by elimination. Multiply the 2nd equation by -2 to obtain -4x+5y=22. Add this result to the 1st equation. I'd suggest you write this out to see what is happening.
4x-3y=17
-4x+10y=22
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7y=39. Solving for y, we get y=39/7 (a rather awkward fraction).
Now find x. To do this, substitute 39/7 for y in either of the given equations. Solve the resulting equation for x.
Write your solution in the form (x, y): ( ? , 39/7).
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Using quadratic formula

we will have two solutions.
2x^2 - x - 4 = 0
So, a=2 b=-1 c=-4, we have:

Finally, we have two solutions:

So-called simplifying, really means, "rationalizing the denominator", which is another way of saying, "getting rid of that pesky radical in the bottom"
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
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