Question

Solve the system by elimination. −7x+y=−19 −2x+3y=−19

Answer 1

x=2 y=-5 see photo for work

Answer 2

x=2, y=-5. (2, -5).

Explanation:

-7x+y=-19

-2x+3y=-19

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-3(-7x+y)=-3(-19)

-2x+3y=-19

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21x-3y=57

-2x+3y=-19

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19x=38

x=38/19

x=2

-7(2)+y=-19

y=-19-(-14)

y=-19+14=-5