Question

What is the solution of the system? Use elimination.

-12x - y = 6

17x + y = 4

Answer 1

A) -12x - y = 6

B) 17x + y = 4 Adding both equations:
5x = 10
x = 2
Since x =2
17x + y = 4

17 * 2 + y = 4
y = 4 -34
y = -30