Question

PLEASE HELP!!! Use addition to solve the linear system of equations. Include all of your work in your final answer. 2x + y = 5, 3x + 2y = 4

Answer 1

I: 2x+y=5
II:3x+2y=4

start by eliminating y

-2*I: -4x-2y=-10
II: 3x+2y=4

add both equations together

-2*I+II: -4x-2y+3x+2y=-10+4
-1x=-6
x=6

insert x=6 into I:
2*6+y=5
y=5-12
y=-7

so the solution is x=6, y=-7