Question

5x + y = 8
2x + y = 5

Answer 1

x=1 y=3

Explanation:

By looking at the equations, you can use substitution

Set the equation equal to y

y=-5x+8

y=-2x+5

Then put equation together

-5x+8=-2x+5

Move numbers over

3x=3

x=1

Put x back into equation

5+y=8

2+y=5

y=3