Question

-x+y = 5
x - 5y = -9
Solve by elimination
Y and x

Answer 1

x = -4 and y = 1

Explanation:

-x + y = 5

+ x - 5y = -9 <— let’s eliminate x

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-4y = -4

y = 1

x - 5y = -9 <— substitute for y

x - 5(1) = -9

x - 5 = -9

+5 = +5

x = -4