How do you solve the following simultaneous equations? 5x+6y=3 2x-3y=12

5x+6y=3 2x-3y=12 6y=3-5x 2x=12+3y 3y=2x-12 Therefore, 6y=2(2x-12)=4x-24 4x-24=3-5x 9x=27 x=3

Answered by Sathana I. Maths tutor

4139 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Find the equation of the tangent to the curve y = x2 -3x +5 at the point (1,3).


A class of 10 students all complete a maths exam. Their marks are as follows: 67, 82, 48, 36, 55, 95, 19, 49, 62 and 73. Find the mean, median and range.


The diagram shows a garden in the shape of a rectangle. All measurements are in metres. The length of the rectangle: 4+3x and the width of the rectangle: x+6. The perimeter of the garden is 32 metres. Work out the value of x


Solve simultaneously. x^2+y^2 = 25 ; y - 3x = 13


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences