Question

Hat is the solution to the system of equations?

y = –3x – 2

5x + 2y = 15

(–40, 19)
(–19, 55)
(19, –40)
(55, –19)

Answer 1

(–19, 55)

Explanation:

y = –3x – 2 equation 1

5x + 2y = 15 equation 2

using equation 1 in equation 2 we have:

5x + 2(–3x – 2) = 15

5x –6x – 4 = 15

-x = 15+4

x=-19

using equation 1:

y = -3(-19)- 2

y= 57-2

y= 55