Question

X + 2y = 10 -6x + 5y = -9 - what is the solution using substitution

Answer 1

X+2Y=10
X=10-2Y

-6X+5Y= -9
-6(10-2Y)+5Y= -9
-60+12Y+5Y= -9
17Y= -9+60
17Y=51
Y=3

X=10-2Y
X=10-2•3
X=10-6
X=4