Question

solve for x and y
8x-5y=-17
-2x+y=6

Answer 1

use one of the methods you already did, elimination or substitution

Answer 2

multiply second equation by 4. Solve then.

Answer 3

In other words, put in some effort by learning.

Answer 4

I would use substitution because it's pretty much given to you y=2x+6

Answer 5

Method choice is less important than mastering one and learning to use / apply it.

Answer 6

does y=-7?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

well what does x=?

Answer 9

13/-2 or -6.5

Answer 10

Once you know y, substitute that value into one of the equations and solve for x.