Answer:
(- 1, 2 )
Explanation:
Given the 2 equations
x + 2y = 3 → (1)
3x + 5y = 7 → (2)
Multiplying (1) by - 3 and adding to (2) will eliminate the x- term
- 3x - 6y = - 9 → (3)
Add (2) and (3) term by term to eliminate x
0 - y = - 2
- y = - 2 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )
y = 2
Substitute y = 2 into either of the 2 equations and solve for y
Substituting into (1)
x + 2(2) = 3
x + 4 = 3 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
x = - 1
solution is (- 1, 2 )