Question

How do you solve the system using the elimination method for x+16 1/2 = -3/4y and y = 1/2x?

Answer 1

`x=-12,y=-6`

Explanation:

Multiply the 2nd equation by 2:
`2y=x`

Subtract this from the first equation to eliminate `x` and solve for `y`:
`x+16 1/2-x=-3/4y-2y` => `y=-6`

Use this value to solve for x in the 2nd equation:
`x=2y=-12`