Question

2x - 5y = 16
x - 2y = 5
elimination?

Answer 1

Y = 6

X = 24

Explanation:

2x -5y = 16

(x -2y =5)*2

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2x -5y = 16

2x - 4y = 10

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(2x -5y = 16) - (2x - 4y = 10)

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0x -y = 6

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y =6

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Replacing in equation 1:

2x - 5(6) = 16

so, 2x = 16 + 30

2x = 48

x = 24