Question

What does x and y equal? 2x - y = -1 and -5x + y = -5

Answer 1

x=2, y=5. (2, 5).

Explanation:

2x-y=-1

-5x+y=-5

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-3x=-6

3x=6

x=6/3=2

2(2)-y=-1

4-y=-1

y=4-(-1)=4+1=5

x=2, y=5.