Solve the system of equations using the elimination method Enter the answer as an ordered pair 2y equals x plus 2 x - 3y equals -5?

Answer 1

Given:

2y = x + 2

x - 3y = -5

∴ y = x/2 + 1

∴ x - 3(x/2 + 1) = -5

∴ x - 3x/2 - 1 = - 5

∴ -x/2 = -4

∴ x = 2

∴ 2y = 2 + 2

∴ y = 2

∴ {x, y} = {2, 2}