SOLUTION: Solve the following system algebraically(one decimal): x + 3y = 4 x + 5y = -1 (i cant change the topic, very small box, no options in it)

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Question 615528: Solve the following system algebraically(one decimal):
x + 3y = 4
x + 5y = -1
(i cant change the topic, very small box, no options in it)
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
subtracting the equations (to eliminate x) ___ 2y = -5

solve for y, then substitute back to find x