Question

Solve for y in the following system of equations: −x+y=0 −2x+y=−5 1. 5 2. 7 3. 6 4. 5

Answer 1

y = 5

Explanation:

−x+y=0 −2x+y=−5

Multiply the first equation by -2

-2(-x+y=0)

2x-2y =0

Add this to the second equation

2x-2y =0

−2x+y=−5

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0x -y = -5

-y =-5

Multiply by -1

y = 5