Question

Solve the following system of equations by using the substitution method.
y = 2x + 3
5x – 2y = -5

Answer 1

(5, 6)

(1, 5)

(-11, -20)

Inconsistent

Answer 2

You have y = 2x + 3, so substitute that into 5x – 2y = -5. You should get 5x - 2(2x+3) = -5. Now solve this equation to get x, and use the value of x to solve y = 2x + 3.

Answer 3

is it b?

Answer 4

@tyteen4a03

Answer 5

@coolaidd Correct.

Answer 6

thanks! :)