Question

1. Solve the system of equations: 2x + y = -2
5x + 3y = -8

Answer 1

Answer: x=2 and y=−6

Step-by-step explanation: 2x+y=−2, 5x+3y=−8

2x+y=−2

2x+y+−2x=−2+−2x

y=−2x−2

5x+3y=−8

5x+3(−2x−2)=−8

−x−6+6=−8+6

−x=−2

−x /−1 = −2 /−1

x=2

y=−2x−2

y=(−2)(2)−2

y=−6

x=2 and y=−6