Question

Working out simultaneous equations.

Answer 1

x = 6/5

y = 8/5

Explanation:

3x - y = 2

2x + y = 4

Add the equations, cancelling y.

5x = 6

x = 6/5

Put x as 6/5 in the second equation and solve for y.

2(6/5) + y = 4

12/5 + y = 4

y = 4 - 12/5

y = 8/5