Question

1

Solve these simultaneous equations using the elimination method

4x + y = 23
x + y = 8​

Answer 1

y= 3, x= 5

Explanation:

4x+y=23

-x-y=-8

3x/3=15/3

x=5

for y

x+y=8

5+y=8

y=8-5

y=3

x=5

y=3