Answer:
x= 1 and y= 3
Step-by-step explanation:
5x + y =8 ......... equation 1
2x +y=5 .......... equation 2
make y the subject of the formula in equation 1
y = 8 - 5x .......... equation 3
Substitute y= 8- 5x in equation 2
2x + (8 - 5x) = 5
2x + 8 - 5x= 5
Collect like terms
2x -5x =5 - 8
-3x = -3
divide both sides by coefficient of x
-3x/-3 = -3/-3
x = 1
Substitute x= 1 in equation 3
y = 8- 5(1)
y = 8 - 5
y= 3
