Question

Solve the system of equations -3x+2y=-3 and -x-y=-11 by combining the equations

Answer 1

x = 5

y = 6

Explanation:

-3x + 2y = -3

-x - y = -11 (Multiply everything by 2)

-3x + 2y = -3

-2x - 2y = -22

-5x = -25

x = 5

-x - y = -11

-5 - y = -11

-y = -11 + 5

-y = -6

y = 6