Question

2x+5y=2 -3x-y=-3 im supposed to solve by substitution and im stuck

Answer 1

what numbers will make the equation true?

Answer 2

what ever number you choose for x times that number by the number beside x

Answer 3

i dont know all i know is that the answer is supposed to be in (x,y) form

Answer 4

same for y

Answer 5

@ant501

Answer 6

thankyou for helping @chosenmatt

Answer 7

what matt

Answer 8

@HelpBlahBlahBlah am i right?

Answer 9

wait a sec gotta fix I gotta fix this again

Answer 10

back

Answer 11

lol i dont know really i suck at algebra but you might be and even if you arent im sure your closer to the answer than me i just started solving substition problems

Answer 12

i just appreciate that you took the time to try to help

Answer 13

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
2x−15=−3x+5

Answer 14

Step 2: Add 3x to both sides.
2x−15+3x=−3x+5+3x
5x−15=5

Answer 15

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.
2x/2 = 17/2

Answer 16

X = 17/2