SOLUTION: The algebra problems I'am submitting are the ones I'am having a problem with, thanks for the help.
5x - 2y = -5
y - 5x = 3
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5x - 2y = -5
y - 5x = 3
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Question 72660This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra 1A
: The algebra problems I'am submitting are the ones I'am having a problem with, thanks for the help.
5x - 2y = -5
y - 5x = 3 This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra 1A
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5x - 2y = -5
y - 5x = 3
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If you add these two equations you get:
-y=-2
y=2
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Substitute that back to solve for "x":
2-5x=3
-5x=1
x=-1/5
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Check the solution in the other equation:
5(-1/5) - 2(2) = -5
-1 - 4 = -5
-5=-5
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Cheers,
Stan H.