what is the point of intersection between the lines 3y-4x=12 and 2x=2y+3

As these are simultaneous equations you will need to get a coefficient of either x or y on one side and then substitute it within the other equation. Using the second equation you can divide by 2 leading to x=y+3/2 . Then using this the first equation can also be written as 3y-4(y+3/2) = 12. expanding this gives -y-6=12 and so y=-18. You then plug this into the first equation so 3(-18)-4x=12 so x=16.5.
you can check your answer by plugging both numbers back into the second equation.

Answered by Benedict G. Maths tutor

2017 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the roots of (2x-5)(x-3) = 0


A boat travels due North at 5km/h for 3 hours, then changes course and sails due east for 2 hours, adjusting his speed to 8km/h. What is his total displacement from his original position?


How to solve a simultaneous equation?


Factorise 4xy-6xz


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