Question

Solve this system of equations using the addition method.
5x + 2y = 19
x - 2y = -1

Answer 1

2y+5x-5x= 19-5x. x-x-2y=-1-x
2y= 19-5x. -2y=-1-x
÷2= ÷2. ÷-2 = ÷-2
y= 19/2 -5/2x. Y = 1/2 + x/2