SOLUTION: . Solve the following system by substitution. 5x – 2y = -5 y – 5x = 3

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Question 36732: . Solve the following system by substitution.
5x – 2y = -5
y – 5x = 3

Answer by Cintchr(481)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Solve the second equation for y

Substitute this into the first equation


Distribute

combine x values

add 6 to both sides

divide both sides by -5

Plug this back into the second equation

Solve for y


the point where the two lines cross is the ordered pair (-1/5 , 2 )

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