How do you solve the following system: 11y + 3x = 4, x-2y=3 11y+3x=4,x2y=3?

2 Answers
Jul 17, 2017

x = 41/17x=4117
y = -5/17y=517

Explanation:

Let,
3x + 11y = 43x+11y=4 be eq 1
x - 2y = 3x2y=3 be eq 2

now, multiply eq 2 by -3 so as it will be cancelled out in the next step.
we get,
-3x + 6y = -93x+6y=9

rArr 3x + 11y =43x+11y=4
-3x + 6y = -93x+6y=9

rArr 17y = -517y=5
therefore y =-5/17
now, substitute value of y in any equation,
u get x = 41/17

ENJOY MATHS !!!!!

Jul 17, 2017

By arranging equation, x=41/17 and y=-5/17

Explanation:

3x + 11y = 4
-3x + 6y = -9 (when you enlarge the second equation with -3)
Combine these two equations and get
17y = -5

y = -5/17

Put this value in any original equation (for instance the first)

3x - 55/17 = 4

3x = (68+55)/17

x = 123/51

x= 41/17

This is your answer x=41/17 and y=-5/17