You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4x+y=11
2x+5y = 1
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4x+y = 11
subtract 4x from both sides
y = -4x +11
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substitute that into the 2nd equation
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2x + 5(-4x + 11) = 1
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multiply through
2x -20x +55 = 1
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collect terms & subtract 55 from both sides
-18x = -54
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divide both sides by -18
x = -54/-18
x = 54/18
x = 3
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Now substitute that value to find 'y'
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4x+y=11
4(3) + y = 11
12 + y = 11
y = -1
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x = 3
y = -1
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