Question

Solve using substitution or elimination.

y = x + 1
2x - 5y = 4

Answer 1

Substitute y = x + 1 into 2x - 5y = 4

-3x - 5 = 4

Solve for x in -3x - 5 = 4

x = -3

Substitute x = -3 into y = x + 1

y = -2

Therefore,

x = -3

y = -2