Q. Solve the system of equations.−5x+13y=−75x+4y=24x=□y=□
Identify variable to eliminate: Identify the variable to eliminate. In this case, we can eliminate 'x' as the coefficients are the opposite in both equations.
Identify operation to eliminate variable: Identify the operation to eliminate the variable. Here, we add the equations as the coefficients of 'x' are opposite.
Add equations to eliminate variable: Add the equations to eliminate x. (−5x+13y)+(5x+4y)=−7+24−5x+13y+5x+4y=1713y+4y=1717y=17
Solve for y: Solve for 'y'. Dividing both sides of the equation by 17 gives us y=1.
Substitute y into first equation: Substitute y=1 into the first equation to solve for 'x'. Substitute y=1 in −5x+13y=−7. We get −5x+13(1)=−7. Simplify to get −5x+13=−7. Subtract 13 from both sides, we get −5x=−20.
Solve for x: Solve for 'x'. Dividing both sides of the equation by −5 gives us x=4.
Write solution as coordinate point: Write the solution as a coordinate point. The solution is (4,1).
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