Question

X + y = 5
–3x + 2y = 5

Answer 1

(x,y)= (1,4)
Step 1: multipy both sides by 3
3x+3y=15
-3x+2y=5
Step 2: add the equation eliminating the x variable
5y=20
Step 3: divide both sides by 5
y=4
Step 4: substitute the y value with 4
x+4=5 so x=1
Answer: (1, 4)