Question

Solve: 2x + 3y = 1
y = -23 +11

Answer 1

x = 18.5

y = -12

Explanation:

First, solve y:

y = -23 + 11

y = -12

Then, solve the main problem:

2x + 3y = 1

(Substitute y)

2x + -36 = 1

2x - 36 = 1

2x = 1 + 36 = 37

x = 37 / 2

x = 18.5