Question

solve for x and y by cross multiplication method x + 5y = 34, x - 5y = -6
​

Answer 1

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

x+5y=34 = x-5y=-6

x-x +5y+5y=-6-34

10y=-40

y=-40/10

y=-4

Answer 2

Answer:

x= 14

y= 4

Step-by-step explanation:

x+5y=34

x-5y=-6

_______

2x =28

therefore

x =14

from eq.1

14 + 5y = 34

5y =20

therefore

y =4