Question

Solve the following pairs of linear (simultaneous) equations using method of elimination by
substitution:
2x - 3y = 7
5x + y = 9​

Answer 1

Answer:

2x−3y=7 ----------------(1)

5x+y=9

y=9−5x-------------(2)

Now, substitute equation (2) in equation (1)

Then ,2x−3(9−5x)=7

2x−27+15x=7

17x=27+7

17x=34

x=34/17=2

y=9−5×2=9−10=−1

Therefore x is 2 and y is −1