Question

Solve by the elimination method
3x - 5y=-11
5x + 3y = 61​

Answer 1

First you would move the constant to the left then you would eliminate the opposites.

Answer 2

Answer:
x=8 y=7



5×（3x - 5y）=-11×5 ……①
3×（5x ＋3y）=61×3 ……②
Then ②-①
You can get
34y=238
y=7
Tnen take y=7 into ①
x=8