Question

Solve the system:x + y = 5
2x – y = 1
Write your answer as an ordered pair, (x,y).

Answer 1

i found x i got x=2 i need help finding y

Answer 2

i think it might be y=4 is that right?

Answer 3

(2,3)

Answer 4

X=2 y=3

Answer 5

3x = 6
x = 2
y = 3

Answer 6

i got that but how did you get 3

Answer 7

you plugin x

Answer 8

into the equations you have

Answer 9

i know that to i must have messed up somewhere can you show me your work please

Answer 10

Substitute the value of x in the 1st equation which is x+y=5
So x=2, then 2+y=5
y= 5-2
y=3

Answer 11

sure
2x – y = 1
4 - y = 1
4- 3 = 1
y = 3

Answer 12

for the 2x-y=1 how did you get 1 when it is x+y=5?

Answer 13

thank you kittykatkat14

Answer 14

Your welcome :)

Answer 15

it says 2x - y = 1 below the first problem

Answer 16

You can substitute either problem.