Question

What is the solution to the system of equations y = -x - 5 and y = 2x + 4

Answer 1

(-3,-2)

Explanation:

y = -x - 5

y = 2x + 4

plug in one of the y equations

(2x+4)= -x - 5

2x+4=-x-5

3x=-9

x= -3

plug in x to one of the y equations

y= -(-3) -5

y=3-5

y= -2

x= -3, y= -2