Solve the simultaneous equations
2x + 4y = 1
3x - 5y = 7
y=1.5 x=
What does x equal

The solution to the system of equations be:

x = 0.5,  y = -0.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the system of equations

Multiply 2x+4y=1 by 3:      6x+12y=3

Multiply 3x-5y=7 by 2:      6x-10y=14

subtracting the equations

solve -22y for y

Divide both sides by -22

Simplify

For 6x+12y=3 plug in y = -1/2

Add 6 to both sides

Simplification

Therefore, the solution to the system of equations be:

x = 0.5,  y = -0.5

step-by-step explanation: