Question

-7x+y=-19
-2x+3y=-19

Answer 1

x = 2

y = -5

Explanation:

1. y = -19 + 7x

2. -2x + 3(-19 + 7x) = -19

3. -2x - 57 + 21x = -19

4. 19x = 38

5. x = 38/19 = 2

6. -7*2 + y = -19

7. y = -19 + 14

8. y = -5