Question

Solve for x and y using elimination.

−2x−5y=−19
x+2y=9

*Please help me out with the plugging in of the numbers into x and y! :)*

Answer 1

multiply x+2y=9 by 2 then add them together

Answer 2

So I get 2x+4y=18?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

now add the first equation with the new one

Answer 5

-3y=-10?

Answer 6

−2x−5y=−19
2x+4y=18
-y=-1
y=1

Answer 7

AH! My bad! I had all the math right I just solved it weird!
OK so if y=1 then how do I solve for x?

Answer 8

now substitute the value of y in one of the equations to get x

Answer 9

x=7?

Answer 10

correct

Answer 11

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Answer 12

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