Question

Help due in 45 minutes!!!

Answer 1

x = 5, y = -3

Explanation:

2x - 3y = -1 ---› Eqn. 1

-2x + y = 7 ----› Eqn. 2

Add both equations

-2y = 6

Solve for y

y = 6/-2

y = -3

Substitute y = -3 into Eqn. 1.

2x - 3(-3) = -1

2x + 9 = -1

2x + 9 - 9 = -1 - 9

2x = -10

2x/2 = -10/2

x = 5

Solution: x = 5, y = -3