SOLUTION: 4x+5y=5 8x+10y=10 I need to solve this using elimination * I know I need to solve for x and use that answer in the next equation, but not sure what one I have to start with. Yo

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Lessons -> SOLUTION: 4x+5y=5 8x+10y=10 I need to solve this using elimination * I know I need to solve for x and use that answer in the next equation, but not sure what one I have to start with. Yo      Log On


   



Question 147481: 4x+5y=5
8x+10y=10
I need to solve this using elimination
* I know I need to solve for x and use that answer in the next equation, but not sure what one I have to start with. Your help is appreciated.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x+5y=5 eqn 1
8x+10y=10 eqn 2
--------------
Eqn 2 is 2 times eqn 1, so you have 2 unknowns with one equation. It's not possible to solve this.