Question

Please help solve for x and y !! 5 x + y = 11
x - y = 1​

Answer 1

x = 2 and y = 1

Explanation:

A) 5x+y=11

B) x - y = 1.

(Solving by substitution)

B) x - 1 = y

A) 5x + (x -1) = 11. 6x-1=11. 6x = 11+1

6x = 12

x = 12/2. x = 2

B. 2 - 1 = y. y = 1