Question

What is the solution to the linear system of equations? y = 3x + 1 y = –x + 5

Answer 1

y = 3x + 1
y = –x + 5

3x + 1 = -x + 5
4x + 1 = 5
4x = 4

x = 1

y = 3(1) + 1
y = 3 + 1
y = 4

The solution to the linear system of equations is (1, 4).