Question

Solve the system of equations using the linear combination method. {9x+5y=35 2x+5y=0 Enter your answers in the boxes.

Answer 1

9x+ 5y=35
2x + 5y=0    |* -1

9x +5y= 35
-2x  -5y= 0
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7x /  = 35
x=35:7
x=5

2x+5y=0
2*5+5y=0
10+5y=0
5y=-10
y= -10:5
y=-2