How do you solve the simultaneous equations x+2y=4 and 3x4y=7?

1 Answer

x=3
y=12

Explanation:

x+2y=4
3x4y=7

Solve the first equation for x
x=42y

Substitute the value of x into the second equation.
3(42y)4y=7

Now there is only one variable present, so we can solve for y.
126y4y=7
10y=712
y=(510)
y=12

Finally, substitute the value of y into the first equation again
x+212=4
x+1=4
x=41=3#