Question

solving a system of equations
find the solution to this system:
equation 1 ( 5x - 2y = -11 )
equation 2 ( -2x + 5y = 17 )
step 1: to create ( x )-coefficients that are additive inverses,
equation 1 can be multiplied by
2
-5
11
check

Explanation:

Step1: Identify x-coefficients

Equation1 x-coeff: $5$, Equation2 x-coeff: $-2$

Step2: Find multiplier for additive inverse

We need $5 \times k = 2$ (additive inverse of $-2$), so $k=2$

Answer:

2