Question

If -10x+3y = 9 and -4x+7y =1 are true equations,what would be the value of -6x-4y

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

Notice: we do not have to solve for x, and y. All we really have to do is to subtract the two equations.

(-10x + 3y) - (-4x + 7y) = 9 - 1.

Taking off the parentheses, we get:

-10x + 3y + 4x - 7y = 8.

Simplifying, we get:

-6x - 4y = 8.

So, the answer is 8.