How do you solve the following system: #6x + y = 2, 4x + 7y = 6x#?
1 Answer
Explanation:
In order to solve systems of linear equations, you must first simplify your equations (combine all terms in the equation with the same variable).
[Simplifying the 2nd equation]
Now, you can choose whether to use the substitution method or elimination. Its up to you to choose which one you are more comfortable with but for now I will be using substitution since the
[Rearranging 1st Eqtn to isolate
[Substituting it to the 2nd equation]
[Solving for
So the final answer is