Question

Solve the system of equations using the elimination method and enter the value of y

4x - 5y = -9
- 4x + y = -7

Answer 1

y = 4; x = 11/4

Explanation:

4x - 5y = -9

-4x + y = -7

Add the two equations to eliminate x:

-4y = -16

-4y/-4 = -16/-4

y = 4

Plug in y for x

4x - 5y = -9

4x - 5(4) = -9

4x - 20 = -9

4x = -9 + 20

4x = 11

4x/4 = 11/4

x = 11/4

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