Question

What is the solution to the system of equations below?

2x+3y=17

3x+6y=30

Answer 1

Explanation:

Multiply first equation by 2.

4x+6y=34

3x+6y = 30

Subtract the equations we get,

x = 4

SUBSTITUTE x in given 1st equation.

2(4)+3y =17

3y=17-8=9

y=3