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-4y+x=4

-6y+x=6
how would I solve this
please help me understand the problem

- 4 = 4 \\ - 6 = 6
I don't understand how to solve with the system if equations ​

User Ablerman
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Answer: (0, -1)

Explanation:

Hello! One method you can use to solve a system of equations is the elimination method. Here are the steps to use the elimination method in this equation:

-4y + x = 4 -4y - (-6y) = -4y + 6y = 2y, x -x = 0, 4 - 6 = -2
- (-6y + x = 6)
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2y = -2
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2 2

y = -1

You now know that y = -1 for both lines to intersect. Let's now find x using the substitution method.

Use the equation -4y + x = 4. Substitute -1 for y in the equation.

-4(-1) + x = 4
4 + x = 4
-4 = -4
x = 0.

You now know that x = 0 and y = -1. Coordinate pairs are represented as (x, y). Substitute 0 in for x and -1 in for y. Your answer is (0, -1).

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