Q. Solve the system of equations.4x−9y−2=012x−5y+38=0x=□y=□
Multiply equation by 3: Multiply the first equation by 3 to align the coefficient of x in both equations.Calculation: 3×(4x−9y−2)=3×0This gives us 12x−27y−6=0.
Subtract equations to eliminate x: Subtract the second equation from the modified first equation to eliminate x.Calculation: (12x−27y−6)−(12x−5y+38)=0−0This simplifies to −27y+5y−6−38=0, which further simplifies to −22y−44=0.
Solve for y: Solve for y.Calculation: −22y−44=0Add 44 to both sides: −22y=44Divide by −22: y=−2244This gives us y=−2.
Substitute y into first equation: Substitute y=−2 into the first original equation to solve for x.Calculation: 4x−9(−2)−2=0This simplifies to 4x+18−2=0, which further simplifies to 4x+16=0.
Solve for x: Solve for x.Calculation: 4x+16=0Subtract 16 from both sides: 4x=−16Divide by 4: x=4−16This gives us x=−4.
Check the solution: Check the solution by substituting x=−4 and y=−2 into the second original equation.Calculation: 12(−4)−5(−2)+38=0This simplifies to −48+10+38=0, which further simplifies to 0=0.
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