Question

Find the solution of this system of equations.
-2x-6y=-16
4x-6y=-58

Answer 1

-7,5

Explanation:

Answer 2

-(-2x-6y=-16)

2x+6y=16
4x-6y=-58

Y's cancel out, then add the rest

6x=-42

divide both sides by six

x=-7

plug x into any previous equation

2(-7)+6y=16

-14+6y=16

6y=30

y=5