-x+y=5 2x-5y=12 Select the best method to solve the system Substitution or Elimination

Ackim asked Apr 2, 2022

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-x+y=5

2x-5y=12

Select the best method to solve the system
Substitution or Elimination

Ackim asked Apr 2, 2022

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Answer:

x=-37/3

y=-22/3

Explanation:

-2x+2y=10 (1)

2x-5y=12 (2)

(1)+(2) <=> -3y=22

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