How do you solve the system of equations 7x - 2y = 15 and 3x + 2y = 11?

1 Answer
Jul 31, 2017

See below.

Explanation:

Adding the equations together,

10x=26, so x=13/5

Plugging this in,

13/5(3)+2y=11

39/5+2y=55/5

2y=16/5

y=8/5

Thus, our finals solution is (13/5,8/5)