Question

Solve the system of linear equations by elimination. 6x-4y=18 3x+2y=-3

Answer 1

y = -3

x = 1

Explanation:

6x-4y=18

3x+2y=-3, so 3x = -2y - 3, then x = (-2y - 3)/3

substitute for x:

6((-2y - 3)/3) - 4y = 18

2(-2y - 3) - 4y = 18

-4y - 6 - 4y = 18

-8y - 6 = 18

-8y = 24

y = -3

x = (-2(-3) -3)/3 = 1