Question

Solve the system using the elimination method
x+7y=12
3x-5y=10

Answer 1

i got x=5 y=1 is that correct.?

Answer 2

In the elimination method we eliminate one of the unknown variables either by addition or subtraction.........Yes you are right

Answer 3

Did you use the elimination method or did you substitute for x?

Answer 4

thank you!

Answer 5

You are welcome. The reason I asked, that problem could of been solved by substituting (12-7y) for x. I would of been tempted to do it that way . lol

Answer 6

Good luck in your studies.