Question

3x + 2y = 1
5x + 4y = 5 ​

Answer 1

x = -3

y = 5

Explanation:

3x + 2y = 1

5x + 4y = 5 ​

First, we multiply the first equation by -2

-6x -4y = -2

5x + 4y = 5

-x = 3

x = -3

Now put -3 back in for x and solve for y

3(-3) + 2y = 1

-9 + 2y = 1

2y = 10

y = 5

Let's check

3(-3) + 2(5) = 1

-9 + 10 = 1

1 = 1

So, x = -3 & y = 5 is the correct answer.