Question

Solve this system using elimination. 3x - 4y = -5, -10x + 4 = 12

Answer 1

x = -4/5, y = 13/20

Explanation:

-10x + 4 = 12

-10x = 8

x = -4/5

3x - 4y = -5

3(-4/5) - 4y = -5

-12/5 - 4y = -5

-4y = -13/5

y = 13/20

Double check:

3x - 4y = -5

3(-4/5) - 4(13/20) = -5

-12/5 - 13 = -5 (true)