Question

Solve the following system of equations by elimination method:
2x + 5y = 1
2x + 3y = 3

Answer 1

Answer:

2x+5y=1

2x+3y=3.

8y=4

y=4/8.

y=1/2

2x+5y=1

2x+5(1/2)=1

2x+5/2=1

2x=1-5/2

2x=2-5/2

2x=-3/2

x=-3/2/2

x=--6/2

x=-3