Question

~~~~~~~FAN AND MEDAL!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What is the value of the y variable in the solution to the following system of equations?
2x + y = 5
x + 3y = 0

−1

1

3

−3

Answer 1

2x + y = 5
x + 3y = 0 ----> x=-3y


2x + y = 5 substitute
2(-3y) + y = 5
-6y+y=5
-5y=5
y=-1

Answer 2

So it is A.

Answer 3

Thank You!!

Answer 4

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