Question

Which equation results from adding the equations in this system? x+6y=9 and -x+2y=-15

Answer 1

The resultant equation is 8y = -6

Explanation:

To get the system of equation that will results from adding the statement, we will follow the steps below;

x+6y=9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------(1)

-x+2y=-15-------------------------------------------------------------------------------(2)

Adding equation (1) and equation(2), we will have;

(1-1)x + (6+2)y =(9-15)

x variable will go away

8y =-6

The resultant equation is 8y = -6

Answer 2

8y=-6 or 4y=-3

Explanation:

We are given two equations

`x+6y=9\\and\\-x+2y=-15`

In order to add the equations, the left hand side of one equation will be added to the left hand side of second equation. similarly, the right hand side of first equation will be added to the right hand side of the equation so,

`x+6y+(-x+2y)=9+(-15)\\Combining\ alike\ terms\\x+6y-x+2y=9-15\\6y+2y=-6\\8y=-6\\Can\ also\ be\ written \ as\\4y=-3`