The linear combination method is applied to a system of equations as shown.

4(.25x + .5y = 3.75) → x + 2y = 15
(4x – 8y = 12) → x – 2y = 3
2x = 18
what is the solution of the system of equations?

(1,2)
(3,9)
(5,5)
(9,3)

Option 4th is correct

The solution of the system of equations is, (9, 3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the system of equations:

⇒                .....[1]

⇒                 .....[2]

Add equation [1] and [2] we have;

Divide both sides by 2 we have;

Substitute x = 9 in [1] we have;

Subtract 9 from both sides we have;

2y = 6

Divide both sides by 2, we have;

y = 3

Therefore, the solution of the system of equations is, (9, 3)

step-by-step explanation:

hans did not square the 40-unit side; he merely multiplied it by 2.   incorrect.