Question

What is the solution to the system of equations y= -5x +3 y=1

Answer 1

To find the solution to this, we need to use the substitution method.

y = -5x + 3

Substitute the value for y.

y =1

1 = -5x + 3

Now, solve for x.

1-3 = -5x + 3           Apply the inverse operation to both sides of the equation.
            -3

1-3 is -2

-2 = -5x

-5x/-5 = -2/-5 
x = 0.4

Final answer:-   x = 0.4     y = 1