A
given the 2 equations
2x + y = - 2 → (1)
x + y = 5 → (2)
subtract (2) from (1) term by term to eliminate y
(2x - x ) + (y - y ) = (- 2 - 5 )
x + 0 = - 7 ⇒ x = - 7
substitute x = - 7 in either of the 2 equations and solve for y
(2) : - 7 + y = 5 ( add 7 to both sides )
y = 5 + 7 = 12 → A
