Question

Breann solved the system of equations below. What mistake did she make in her work?

2x + y = 5
x − 2y = 10

y = 5 − 2x
x − 2(5 − 2x) = 10
x − 10 + 4x = 10
5x − 10 = 10
5x = 20
x = 4

2(4) + y = 5
y = −3

I don't think that she has made a mistake. But can someone please double check my work? :) Thanks Breann solved the system of equations below. What mistake did she make in her work?

2x + y = 5
x − 2y = 10

y = 5 − 2x
x − 2(5 − 2x) = 10
x − 10 + 4x = 10
5x − 10 = 10
5x = 20
x = 4

2(4) + y = 5
y = −3

I don't think that she has made a mistake. But can someone please double check my work? :) Thanks @Mathematics

Answer 1

everything is correct.

Answer 2

No, she did not make a mistake. Congrats on getting the correct answer.

Answer 3

yeah no mistake was made.