Question

-5y+8x=-18

5y+2x=58

Solve for x and y

Answer 1

if this is a simultaneous equation;

Explanation:

-5y+8x=-18 [1]

5y+2x=58 [2]

solve for5y

-5y+8x=-18

5y=58-2x [4]

-[58-2x]+8x=-18

x=4

substitute x=4 into equation 4

5y=58-2*4

x=4and y=10

Answer 2

in -5y+8x=-18 and 5y+2x=58

x = 4

in -5y+8x=-18 and 5y+2x=58

y = 10