SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: x + y = 2 5x - 6y = 15

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Question 646182: Please help me solve this equation:
x + y = 2
5x - 6y = 15

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
x + y = 2 |multiplying 1st EQ thru by 6 & Adding to eliminate the y variable
5x-6y=15
11x = 27
x = 27/11 and y = -5/11
and...

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