Question

14. What is the solution of the system?
5x - y= -7
3x - y= -2
-2.5, -5.5
-2.5, 11
5, 2.5
2.5, 5.5

Answer 1

Answer: -2.5,   -5.5

Step-by-step explanation:

5x - y= -7

3x - y= -2 multiply by -1

5x - y= -7

-3x + y= +2 we add both equations

2x=-7+2,  2x=-5,   x=5/2= -2.5

5(-2.5)-y=-7

- 12.5-y= -7 we simplify and get

-y=-7+12.5,             -y=5.5,    y=-5.5