Question

What is the value of the x variable in the solution to the following system of equations?
2x + 3y = 4
x - 2y = -5

2

-2

1

-1

Answer 1

well you could use substitution, or addition/subtraction of equations. your choice really

Answer 2

2x + 3y = 4
2x - 4y = -10

7y = 14

y = 2

plug in y into one of your original equations

2x + 6 = 4

2x = -2

x = -1

Answer 3

that is using subtraction of equations

Answer 4

thank you!

Answer 5

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