Question

Solve the system of equations by elimination. Show your work. i’ll give brainliest

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5

y = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

multiply the second equation by -1 and add the first equation to eliminate "x"

$4x+6y=44\\-4x-2y=-28$
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       $4y=16$

$y=16/4 =4$

Replace "y" in the first equation:

$4x+6(4)=44$

$4x+24=44$

$4x=44-24$

$x=20/4=5$

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5, y = 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

4x + 6y = 44        (A)

4x + 2y = 28        (B)

Subtract equations: (A) - (B).

0 + 4y = 16

y = 16/4

y = 4.

Now plug y = 4 into equation A:

4x + 6(4) = 44

4x = 44 - 24

4x = 20

x = 5.

Now check if these roots are correct by plugging them into equation B:

4x + 2y = 28

4(5) + 2(4) = 28   - check OK.