Question

What is the solution to this system of equations?
5x + 2y = 29
x + 4y= 13

Answer 1

x = 4.5

y = 3.25

Explanation:

Use elimination

5x + 2y = 29

x + 4y = 13 (-5)

4y(-5) = 13(-5)

2y = 29

-20y = -65

y = 3.25

Sub it back into the equation

5x + 6.50 = 29

5x = 22.5

x = 4.5