Topic 5 review of systems Question 22

Question

Solve the system of equations using subtraction.

2x-5y = 5

8x-5y = 35

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Part 1

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Answer 1

2x - 5y = 5

times 4

8x -20y = 20

subtract

8x -5y = 35

to get

-15y = -15

y = 1

2x = 5 + 5y = 5 + 5(1) = 10

x= 10/2 = 5

x=5, y= 1

(x,y) = (5,1)