Question

Solve the system of equations
2x+5y=-4
-x-3y=1

Answer 1

y = 2 x = -7

Explanation:

2x+5y=-4 2x + 5y = -4 Add both equations

(-x-3y=1)2 -2x - 6y = 2

-y = -2

y = 2

Plug in 2 for y in the equations

-x - 3(2) = 1

-x -6 = 1

-x = 7

x = -7