Find a solution for the following simultaneous equations: 2x+y=5 and 2x-5y=2

Subtract the 2nd equation from the first: 2x--2x+y+6y=5-2 <=> 7y=3 <=> y=3/7Input the value of y into one of the equations: 2x+3/7=5 <=> 2x=(35-3)/7 <=> x=16/7

DC
Answered by Darshil C. Maths tutor

3692 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do I factorise this expression? [Let’s say it’s x^2 + 5x + 6]


a)Work out the total surface area of this cuboid (3cm x 4cm x 2cm). b) The cuboid has density 7g/cm^3, what is the mass of the cuboid?


Y=3x^2-2 ( Make x the ubject of the formula


Celine has £5 to buy pens and rubbers. Pens are 18p each. Rubbers are 30p each. She says “I will buy 15 pens. Then I will buy as many rubbers as possible. With my change I will buy more pens.” How many pens and how many rubbers does she buy? [5 marks]


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning