Find x and y, where 7x+4y=5; and -x-(4/7)y=-5/7;

Rui Baldwin

Rui Baldwin

Answered question

2021-09-12

Find x and y, where
7x+4y=5;
and
x(47)y=57;

Answer & Explanation

timbalemX

timbalemX

Skilled2021-09-13Added 108 answers

Given:
(a) 7x+4y=5
(b) x(47)y=57
Multiply (b) by 7.
-7x-4y=-5
Add (a) and 7(b)
7x+4y-5-7x-4y+5=0
Since the equation is true, there's an infinite number of solutions

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