Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
2p + 5q = 9
3p - 2q = 4 ( the problem is saying 29 but i'm guessing you meant 2q)
Since the 'q' terms already have opposite signs i'll make them the same to eliminate them
2(2p + 5q = 9)
1) 4p + 10q = 18
5(3p - 2q = 4)
2) 15p -10q =20
now add 1) + 2)
19p = 38
p = 2
now that we know p.. plug it into either equation and solve for q
I'll use the first equation
2(2) + 5q = 9
4 + 5q = 9
5q = 5
q = 1
