Question

2x - 6y = 5
x + y = 2
Solve the system of equations.

(17, -15)
(17/8, -1/8)
no solution

Answer 1

your attempt?

Answer 2

See if the second set works.

Answer 3

I am not sure what to do.

Answer 4

Could i insert the variable for x and y?

Answer 5

like 17+(-15)=2?

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Yes, you can do that.

Answer 8

2x - 6y = 5
check if it works for this one too.

Answer 9

If it works, it is your solution, if not try the next set.

Answer 10

I got 124 on the first and 2 on the second so it doesnt work

Answer 11

i think that it is no solution @shamil98

Answer 12

No, the second set works.
2x - 6y = 5
x + y = 2
just solve it algebraically to find the solutions if you are not convinced.

Answer 13

oh i tried it and got two different answers

Answer 14

yeah i just redid it and i got two different answers

Answer 15

Sorry i wasnt thinking it does work. Thanks @shamil98