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What is the solution to the system of linear equations?

2x + y= 5
5x+4y= 11
(3,-1)
(-5,9)
(2, -1)
(5.-7)

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Answer:

(3, -1)

x is 3

y is -1

Explanation:

Solving for x:

2x+y=5

Subtract y from both sides

2x= -y+5

Subtract 5 from both sides

2x-5= -y

Multiply both sides by 4

8x-20= -4y

5x+4y=11

Subtract 4y from both sides

5x= -4y+11

Subtract 11 from both sides

5x-11= -4y

Combine equations:

5x-11=8x-20

Subtract 5x from both sides

-11=3x-20

Add 20 to both sides

9=3x

3x=9

Divide both sides by 3

x=3

Solving for y:

2x+y=5

Subtract y from both sides

2x= -y+5

-y+5=2x

Multiply both sides by 5

-5y+25=10x

5x+4y=11

Subtract 4y from both sides

5x= -4y+11

-4y+11=5x

Multiply both sides by 2

-8y+22=10x

Combine equations:

-8y+22= -5y+25

Add 8y to both sides

22=3y+25

Divide both sides by 25

-3=3y

3y= -3

Divide both sides by 3

y= -1

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