How do you solve y + 3x = 5y+3x=5 and y = 2x + 5y=2x+5?

1 Answer
Aug 2, 2015

color(red)( x=0,y=5)x=0,y=5

Explanation:

One way is to use the method of elimination.

Step 1. Enter the equations.

[1] y+3x=5y+3x=5
[2] y=2x+5y=2x+5

Step2. Prepare the equations.

[3] 3x+y=53x+y=5
[4] 2x-y = -52xy=5

Step 3. Add the equations.**

[5] 5x=05x=0

Step 4. Solve for xx.

[6] x=0x=0

Step 5. Substitute Equation 6 in Equation 1.

y+3x=5y+3x=5

y+3(0) = 5y+3(0)=5

y+0 = 5y+0=5

y=5y=5

Solution: x=0,y=5x=0,y=5

Check: Substitute the values of xx and yy in Equation 2.

y = 2x+5 y=2x+5
5 = 2(0) +55=2(0)+5
5 = 0+55=0+5
5=55=5