Will metal and fan!
If x-3y=-9 and 5x-2y=7, what is the value of x?
Options:
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
Information-I am in Algebra 1(high school) and I have tried this so many times. I cannot find the correct answer!!!! Please help me!

Question

Will metal and fan!
If x-3y=-9 and 5x-2y=7, what is the value of x?
Options:
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
Information-I am in Algebra 1(high school) and I have tried this so many times. I cannot find the correct answer!!!! Please help me!

anonymous · Answer

multiply the 5(x-3y=-9) so you can get rid of x by using elimination

anonymous · Answer

-17y=-52

anonymous · Answer

that should be correct. im not using a calculator so my math might be off.

anonymous · Answer

@iGreen. ??? Do you know this one? I am still confused

anonymous · Answer

Add 3y to both sides in the first equation. 

x - 3y = -9 

x = 3y - 9 

Now plug in 3y - 9 for x in the 2nd equation:

5(3y - 9) - 2y = 7. 

Now can you solve for y?