Question

Which graph solves the following system? x+2y=4 5x−2y=8

Answer 1

elimination method

x+2y=4 1

5x-2y=8 2

1+2

6x=12

x=2

plug into x+2y=4

2+2y=4

2y=4-2

2y=2

y=1

(2,1)

so graph 1