First solve for one variable (I chose bottom equation because it’s easier) Get y alone: Y = 5x Now that we have y we can plug y into the top equation Plug in 5x for y: 2x + 5x = 7 Solve for x: 7x = 7 X = 1
Now plug in the x value into the bottom equation to solve for y Y = 5(1) Y= 5