Question

WILL FAN AND MEDAL FOR BEST ANSWER: 5x-y=13, 2x+y=15

Answer 1

I assume you are looking for the solution to this system of equations?

Answer 2

Yes.

Answer 3

The answer is (4,7)

Answer 4

Allow me to explain.

Answer 5

5(3) - (2)=13

Answer 6

5*4-7=13

Answer 7

Could you maybe show me?

Answer 8

5*4-7=13
2*4+7=15

Answer 9

Do you see now?

Answer 10

2(5)+5=15

Answer 11

Add the two equations together, the y terms will subtract out.
7x = 28
x = 4

Answer 12

Okay keep going.

Answer 13

That's all you need.

Answer 14

Using x, you can sole for y.

Answer 15

@malcolmmcswain that isn't helpful like at all

Answer 16

5*4-y=13, solve for y.

Answer 17

I'm sorry. Do you know how to solve an algebraic equation?

Answer 18

Then 8 + y = 15
y = 7

Answer 19

I can go through step by step.

Answer 20

No that's why I need your help.

Answer 21

Looks like @robtobey has got it.

Answer 22

Do you understand now?

Answer 23

Yes. Thanks for your effort though. I'll give you a medal for trying.

Answer 24

Thanks! I appreciate it. I'm glad you understand now.

Answer 25

No problem.