Question

Solve the linear system using elimination. -5x+3y=19 and -5x+7y+11

Answer 1

x = -5

y = -2

Explanation:

-5x + 3y = 19

-5x + 7y = 11

Time the first equation by -1

5x - 3y = -19

-5x + 7y = 11

4y = -8

y = -2

Now put -2 in for y and solve for x

-5x + 3(-2) = 19

-5x - 6 = 19

-5x = 25

x = -5

Let's Check

-5(-5) + 3(-2) = 19

25 - 6 = 19

19 = 19

So, x = -5 and y = -2 is the correct answer.