Question

-3x + 5y = -6
6x - 10y = 12

Answer 1

1. Let's solve for x.

−3x+5y=−6

Step 1: Add -5y to both sides.

−3x + 5y + −5y = −6 + −5y

−3x = −5y − 6

Step 2: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x

−3

=

−5y−6

−3

x=

5

3

y+2

2. Let's solve for x.

6x−10y=12

Step 1: Add 10y to both sides.

6x−10y+10y=12+10y

6x=10y+12

Step 2: Divide both sides by 6.

6x

6

=

10y+12

6

x=

5

3

y+2