How do solve the following linear system?: x/2 - y = -1 , 19x-2y=-16 ? Algebra Systems of Equations and Inequalities Systems Using Substitution 1 Answer Name Mar 12, 2016 x=-7/9, y=11/18 Explanation: Multiply the first equation by -2 -x+2y=2 19x-2y=-16 18x=-14=>x=-7/9 x/2-y=-1 y=x/2+1 y=-7/18+1=>y=11/18 Answer link Related questions How do you solve systems of equations using the substitution method? How do you check your solutions to a systems of equations using the substitution method? When is the substitution method easier to use? How do you know if a solution is "no solution" or "infinite" when using the substitution method? How do you solve y=-6x-3 and y=3 using the substitution method? How do you solve 12y-3x=-1 and x-4y=1 using the substitution method? Which method do you use to solve the system of equations y=1/4x-14 and y=19/8x+7? What are the 2 numbers if the sum is 70 and they differ by 11? How do you solve x+y=5 and 3x+y=15 using the substitution method? What is the point of intersection of the lines x+2y=4 and -x-3y=-7? See all questions in Systems Using Substitution Impact of this question 1643 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License