-x - y = -5
y = x + 1
-x -(x + 1) = -5
-x - x - 1 = -5
-2x = -5 + 1
-2x = -4
x = -4/-2
x = 2
y = x + 1
y = 2 + 1
y = 3
solution is : (2,3)
2.5 = 2 5/10 as a Mixed fraction
To get a improper fraction, multiply the whole number with the denominator, and then add the numerator to the answer, giving the numerator (keep the denominator number)
2 x 10 = 20
20 + 5 = 25
25/10 is your answer
hope this helps
