Question

Solve the system of equations -5x – 2y = 13 and 3x-y = 12 by combining the equations

Answer 1

x=1 y =15

Explanation:

hopefully correct

-5x-2y=13 (i)

3x-y=12

-y=12-3x

y=-12+3x (ii)

substitute ii into i

-5x-2(-12+3x)=13

-5x +24-6x=13

-11x=-11

x=1

substitute x into ii

y=-12+3(1)

y=15

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. . x=1 and y =15