Question

X - 2y = -3
2x + y = -1

Answer 1

it can only be simp[lified

so it will be

(x+2x)+(y+2y)=-3-1

3x+3y=-4

cannot be solved further

Explanation:

Answer 2

y = 1

x = -1

Explanation:

x - 2y = -3, then x = 2y - 3

2x + y = -1

substitute for x:

2(2y - 3) + y = -1

4y - 6 + y = -1

5y = 5

y = 1

x = 2 - 3 = -1