SOLUTION: Solve the system by elimination method 5x+5y=-13 7x+2y=19 I think I have x solution x=23/15 I can't get y-solution

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Question 311010: Solve the system by elimination method
5x+5y=-13
7x+2y=19 I think I have x solution x=23/15 I can't get y-solution
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No, your solution is off somewhere.
Multiply eq.1 by 2 and eq.2 by -5 and add them,
10x%2B10y-35x-10y=-26-95
-25x=-121
highlight%28x=121%2F25%29
Then use either equation to solve for y,
5x%2B5y=-13
121%2F5%2B5y=-13
5y=-65%2F5-121%2F5
5y=-186%2F5
highlight%28y=-186%2F25%29