Question

2x - y = 17
x- y = 10

Answer 1

Answer: x = 7, y = -3

Explanation:

2x - y = 17

x - y = 10 —> x = y + 10

2(y + 10) - y = 17

2y + 20 - y = 17

y + 20 = 17

-20 -20

y = -3

x = y + 10

x = (-3) + 10

x = 7