Question

16, 3x + 2y = 8 5x+ 2y = 12 What is the solution of the system of equations shown above? A(-2,7) B. (2,1)

Answer 1

Answer:

The solution of the system of the equations is (2, 1) ⇒ B

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us solve the system of equations

∵ 3x + 2y = 8 ⇒ (1)

∵ 5x + 2y = 12 ⇒ (2)

→ Subtract equation (1) from equation (2)

∴ (5x - 3x) + (2y - 2y) = (12 - 8)

∴ 2x + 0 = 4

∴ 2x = 4

→ Divide both sides by 2

∴ x = 2

→ Substitute the value of x in equation (1) or (2) to find y

∵ 3(2) + 2y = 8

∴ 6 + 2y = 8

→ Subtract 6 from both sides

∵ 6 - 6 + 2y = 8 - 6

∴ 2y = 2

→ Divide both sides by 2 to find y

∴ y = 1

∴ The solution of the system of the equations is (2, 1)