SOLUTION: Use the comparison method to solve the following system of equations. (1) 2x - y = 5 (2) x/4 + y/3 =-3/4

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Question 1019995: Use the comparison method to solve the following system of equations.
(1) 2x - y = 5
(2) x/4 + y/3 =-3/4

Answer by josgarithmetic(39621)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



The system is .

Multiply members of the first equation by 4.


Add corresponding members.




Continue to find y.

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