Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit.
x - y = 13
2x + y = 2

Part 2:
Explain which method you chose to solve the system and why you felt it was the best choice.

Question

Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit.
x - y = 13
2x + y = 2

Part 2:
Explain which method you chose to solve the system and why you felt it was the best choice.

anonymous · Answer

this is easy!


eliminate the ys
x - y = 13
2x + y = 2


x=13
+
2x=2

3x=15
divide.

3x/=15/3
x= 5

plug it in.

(5)-y=13
-5      -5

-y=8

so...x=5 and y=(-8)

anonymous · Answer

elimination is the mest method because the y is already ready to be crossed out