Question

Solve: 2x+3y=1
y=-2x+11

Answer 1

(8, -5); x=8; y=-5

Explanation:

i'll be solving via substitution

2x+3y=1; y=-2x+11

2x + 3(-2x +11) = 1

2x -6x +33 = 1

-4x = -32

x = 8

2(8) + 3y = 1

16 + 3y = 1

3y = -15

y = -5

(8, -5)

Check:

-5 = -2(8) + 11

-5 = -16 + 11

-5 = -5