Question

Find the solution to the following system of equations:

y+2x=3
y-4x=10​

Answer 1

x=-7/6, y=16/3. (-7/6, 16/3).

Explanation:

y+2x=3

y-4x=10

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y=4x+10

4x+10+2x=3

6x+10=3

6x=3-10

6x=-7

x=-7/6

y+2(-7/6)=3

y-14/6=3

y=3+14/6

y=18/6+14/6

y=32/6=16/3