Solve using elimination method: 6x - 5y = 0; 2x - y = 4.

Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to solve a system of linear equations using the elimination method. This involves eliminating one variable by combining the two equations in such a way that we can solve for the remaining variable, then substituting back to find the other variable.

Answer

The solution is $x = \frac{3}{2}$ and $y = 1$.
Answer for screen readers

The solution to the system of equations is $x = \frac{3}{2}$ and $y = 1$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Write down the equations
    Identify the given system of linear equations. For example:
    $$
    2x + 3y = 6 \quad (1)
    4x - y = 5 \quad (2)
    $$

  2. Choose a variable to eliminate
    Decide which variable you want to eliminate. Let's eliminate $y$ here. We can do this by modifying the equations so that the coefficients of $y$ in both equations are equal.

  3. Multiply the equations if necessary
    Multiply equation (2) by $3$ to align the coefficients of $y$:
    $$
    3(4x - y) = 3(5) \implies 12x - 3y = 15 \quad (3)
    $$
    So the new equations are:
    $$
    2x + 3y = 6 \quad (1)
    12x - 3y = 15 \quad (3)
    $$

  4. Add the equations
    Now, add equations (1) and (3) together to eliminate $y$:
    $$
    (2x + 3y) + (12x - 3y) = 6 + 15
    $$
    This simplifies to:
    $$
    14x = 21
    $$

  5. Solve for the remaining variable
    Now, divide both sides by $14$ to find $x$:
    $$
    x = \frac{21}{14} = \frac{3}{2}
    $$

  6. Substitute back to find the other variable
    Substitute $x$ back into one of the original equations to find $y$. We use equation (1):
    $$
    2\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) + 3y = 6
    $$
    This simplifies to:
    $$
    3 + 3y = 6
    $$
    Now, solve for $y$:
    $$
    3y = 6 - 3
    $$
    $$
    3y = 3 \implies y = 1
    $$

  7. Write the final solution
    The solution of the system is:
    $$
    x = \frac{3}{2}, \quad y = 1
    $$

The solution to the system of equations is $x = \frac{3}{2}$ and $y = 1$.

More Information

In this system of equations, one variable was successfully eliminated using the elimination method, allowing us to easily solve for the other variable.

Tips

  • Failing to multiply the equations correctly to match coefficients.
  • Forgetting to substitute back the found value into the original equations.
  • Miscalculating simple arithmetic when solving for variables.
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