Question

3x - 5y = 7
2x + 5y = 13

Answer 1

x = 4, y = 3/5

Explanation:

3x - 5y = 7

2x + 5y = 13

add the equations

5x = 20

x = 4

plug in x for one of the equations

2(5) + 5y = 13

10 + 5y = 13

5y = 3

y = 3/5