Math Problem Statement

Solve the system of equations.

2x+3y=19 4x−5y=5

Solution

To solve the system of equations:

  1. 2x+3y=192x + 3y = 19
  2. 4x5y=54x - 5y = 5

We can use the method of elimination or substitution. Here, I'll use the elimination method:

  1. Multiply the first equation by 2 to align the coefficients of xx:

4x+6y=384x + 6y = 38

  1. Now we have the modified system:

4x+6y=38(Equation 3)4x + 6y = 38 \quad \text{(Equation 3)} 4x5y=5(Equation 2)4x - 5y = 5 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}

  1. Subtract Equation 2 from Equation 3:

(4x+6y)(4x5y)=385(4x + 6y) - (4x - 5y) = 38 - 5

4x+6y4x+5y=334x + 6y - 4x + 5y = 33

11y=3311y = 33

y=3311=3y = \frac{33}{11} = 3

  1. Substitute y=3y = 3 back into the first original equation to solve for xx:

2x+3(3)=192x + 3(3) = 19

2x+9=192x + 9 = 19

2x=1992x = 19 - 9

2x=102x = 10

x=102=5x = \frac{10}{2} = 5

Thus, the solution to the system of equations is:

x=5,y=3x = 5, \quad y = 3

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Tip: When solving systems of equations, aligning coefficients for elimination can simplify the process of finding the solution.