Question

3x -2y = -6 and y = x+5

Answer 1

x = 4, y = 9.

Explanation:

3x -2y = -6 and y = x+5

Substitute y = x + 5 in the first equation:

3x - 2(x + 5) = -6

3x - 2x - 10 = -6

x = -6 + 10

x = 4

So y = 4 + 5 = 9.