Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 3 - Linear Systems - 3-2 Solving Systems Algebraically - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 147: 60

Answer

$\left(\dfrac{19}{2}, 5\right)$

Work Step by Step

Solve by elimination in order to remove or elminiate avariable. This can be achieved by multiplying $-1$ to the first equation to eliminate the $x$ variable: $-1(2x-3y)=-1(4)\longrightarrow -2x+3y=-4$ Add the equations together : $-2x+3y=-4$ $\underline{2x-5y=-6}$ $-2y=-10$ Divide both sides by $-2$ to obtain: \begin{align*}\dfrac{-2y}{-2}&=\dfrac{-10}{-2}\\\\ y&=5\end{align*} Plug in $y=5$ into one of the equations to find $x$: \begin{align*}2x-3(5)&=4\\ 2x-15&=4\\ 2x&=19\\ x&=\frac{19}{2} \end{align*} The solution is $x=$$\dfrac{19}{2}$ and $y=5$ or $\left(\frac{19}{2}, 5\right)$.
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