Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 6 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - 6-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 378: 19

Answer

(2,-1)

Work Step by Step

Multiply the first equation by 4. Multiply the second equation by 3. Add the equations to eliminate y. $6x-3y=15\ \ \ \ $multiply by 4$\ \ \ \ 24x-12y=60$ $7x+4y=10\ \ \ \ $multiply by 3$\ \ \ \ \underline{21x+12y=30}$ $\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 45x\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ =90$ Solve for x. $45x=90$ $45x\div45=90\div45$ $x=2$ Substitute 2 for x in either equation and solve for y. $7(2)+4y=10$ $14+4y-14=10-14$ $4y=-4$ $4y\div4=-4\div4$ $y=-1$
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