Question

Solve the system of equations by elimination and identify a possible first step of the elimination method for the system.

Answer 1

3x- 5y = -2
2x+y= 3     | *5

3x  - 5y= - 2
10x+ 5y=15

13x=15-2
13x=13
x=13:13
x=1

2*1+ y= 3
2 + y=3
y=3-2
y=1