Answer
The solution is:
$x=5$
$y=0$
Work Step by Step
$2x=5(2-y)$
$y=(-x+5)$
then
$2x+5y=10$ (1)
$x+y=5$ (2)
Eliminate a variable:
$2x+5y=10$
$-2x+-2y=-10$
___________________
$3y=0$
Solve for y: $y=0$
$x=5$
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 6 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - 6-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 383: 42
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
