Question

Solving systems of equations algebraically.

y = -5
5x + 4y= -20
And SHOW YOUR WORK PLEASE!!!!

Answer 1

x = 0

y = -5

Explanation:

Since you already have the value of y, all you need to do is plug it into the equation, like so:

5x + 4y = -20

5x + 4(-5) = -20

5x - 20 = -20

Add 20 to both sides:

5x - 20 = -20

+ 20 + 20

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5x = 0

Finally, divide both sides by 5:

5x = 0

x = 0

So now you have, x = 0 and y = -5

Answer 2

Explanation:

If y = - 5

Then put value of y

5x + 4(-5) = - 20

5x - 20 = - 20

5x = - 20 + 20

5x = 0

x = 0