How do I check my answer algebraically? the system of equations was 2y=5x-1, x+y=-1 the answer I got was x=-1/7 and y=-6/7

1 Answer
Jan 12, 2018

Please see below.

Explanation:

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Since these x and y values are the solution to the system of equations they should work in either equation. Let's try both:

2y=5x1

2(67)=5(17)1

127=571=577=127

Let's try the second equation;

x+y=1

17+(67)=1767=167=77=1

They both checked out. Your answers are correct.