Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 9 - 9.2 - Two-Variable Linear Systems - 9.2 Exercises - Page 646: 14

Answer

$(6,2)$

Work Step by Step

Given that $3x-5y=8$ and $2x+5y=22$ Adding both equations, we get $5x=30$ and thus $x=6$ (Elimination) Substituting the value of x in equation 2: $12+5y=22$ This becomes $5y=10$ and $y=2$ Thus, we get $(6,2)$ as a solution.
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