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What is the solution to this system of equations?

3x + 6y = 1
x - 4y = 1

A. ( 0, -1/4)
B. (2/9 , 1/18)
C. (1/2 , -1/8)
D. (5/9, -1/9)

Respuesta :

Option A

The solution is [tex](0, \frac{-1}{4})[/tex]

Solution:

Given system of equations are:

3x + 6y = 1 ------ eqn 1

x - 4y = 1 ------ eqn 2

We have to find solution to system of equations

We can use substitution method

From eqn 2,

x = 1 + 4y -------- eqn 3

Substitute eqn 3 in eqn 1

3(1 + 4y) + 6y = 1

3 + 12y + 6y = 1

18y = 1 - 3

18y = -2

Divide both sides by 18

[tex]y = \frac{-2}{18}\\\\y = \frac{-1}{4}[/tex]

Substitute the above value of y in eqn 3

[tex]x = 1 + 4 \times \frac{-1}{4}\\\\x = 1-1\\\\x = 0[/tex]

Thus solution is [tex](0, \frac{-1}{4})[/tex]