Solve for x and y respectively
3x – 5y = 9
6x – 4y = 12
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
3x - 5y = 9 ------x26x - 4y = 12 -----x1
6x - 10y = 18
-6x - 4y = 12
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\(\frac{6y}{-6}\) = \(\frac{6}{6}\)
y = -1
in eq (1) 3x - 5y = 9
3x - 5(-1) = 9
3x + 5 = 9
3x = 4
x = \(\frac{4}{3}\)
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