7x - 3y = 4
2x - 4y = 1

The solution to the system of equations is _____.

(Be sure to show all work.)

Question

7x - 3y = 4
2x - 4y = 1

The solution to the system of equations is _____.

(Be sure to show all work.)

anonymous · Answer

We have done several of these, what is the first step?

anonymous · Answer

5x -1y =6     am i right meverett

anonymous · Answer

i havent done one that are subtration

anonymous · Answer

@sunset  almost

Take

7x - 3y = 4 
2x - 4y = 1 

We need to make the y's opposite so multiple the first equation by 4

28x - 12y = 16

and the second equation by 3

6x - 12y = 3

and take these two equations


28x - 12y = 16
6x - 12y = 3

and subtraction

22x = 13

and so on...