Question

Solve the system using elimination.
2x - 5y = 8
x−3y=−1

Answer 1

y= 10

Explanation:

(X - 3y = -1 )× 2

(2x - 5y = 8 )×1

now the equation is

2x - 5y=8

2x -6Y = -2

- + + ( sign changing )

y=10