Asked by Kaashif

Solve the system using elimination.
2x − 5y = −5
x + y = 8

A. (−2, 10)
B. (5, 3)
C. (11, −3)
D. no solution

Answers

Answered by Reiny
"elimination" needs to have the coefficients of either the x or the y to be opposite or the same.

I suggest multiplying the 2nd equation by 5, then adding the two equations.
Let me know what you get.
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