Question

Using elimination, what is the solution to the following system?
2x+4y=16
-2x-3y=-13

Answer 1

x=2, y=3. (2, 3).

Explanation:

2x+4y=16

-2x-3y=-13

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y=3

2x+4(3)=16

2x+12=16

2x=16-12

2x=4

x=4/2

x=2