Question

Find the solution of the system of equations.

-7x-6y=59
-8x-6y=58

Answer 1

So the easiest method for this problem would be elimination. This is what you do...

-7x - 6y = 59
-1( -8x - 6y = 58)
New equations...

-7x - 6y = 59
8x + 6y = 58 (Add equations)
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1x = 1
Divide
x = 1
Now find the y value.
-7(1) - 6y = 59
-7 - 6y = 59
Add 7 to both sides.
-6y = 66
Divide
y = -11
So your solution is ( 1, -11)
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