Question

Solve the following system of equations

by substitution:
-X+y= -5
2x - 5y=1
Which ordered pair is the solution?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

y = x - 5

2x - 5y = 1

2x - 5(x - 5) = 1

2x - 5x + 25 = 1

-3x + 25 = 1

-3x = -24

x = 8

y = 8 - 5

y = 3

(8, 3)