Question

Solve the system of equations algebraically:

y = x+5
y = -2x

Answer 1

Answer: X= -5/3
-2x=x+5
-3x=5
X=-3/5

Answer 2

x = -5/3

y = 10/3

Explanation:

y = x+5

y = -2x

y = x+5

-2x = x + 5

-3x = 5

x = -5/3

y = x+5

y = -5/3 + 5

y = 10/3