Question

Solve the system of equations : y = x/2 , y = -x - 3 . You can use any method you wish for solving systems of equations. Check your answer.

Answer 1

x=−2 and y=−1

Explanation:

Problem:

Solve y=x2;y=−x−3

Steps:

I will solve your system by substitution.

y=1/2x;y=−x−3

Step: Solve y= 1/2x for y:

Step: Substitute 1/2 x for y in y=−x−3:

y=−x−3

1/2x= =−x−3

1/2x+x=−x−3+x(Add x to both sides)

3/2x = -3

3/2x/3/2 = -3/3/2 (Divide both sides by 3/2)

x=−2

Step: Substitute −2 for x in y=1/2x:

y=1/2x

y=1/2(-2)

y=−1(Simplify both sides of the equation)

Answer:

x=−2 and y=−1