Question

Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. Choose the

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

  A.  (4, 12)

Step-by-step explanation:

Adding the second equation to twice the first will eliminate y.

  2(10x +2y) +(3x -4y) = 2(64) +(-36)

  23x = 92 . . . . . . . . simplify

  x = 4 . . . . . . . . . divide by 23

This value matches choice A: (4, 12).