Question

Solve each system by substitution.
y=-4x-9 y=3x+19

Answer 1

x=-4, y=7

Explanation:

According to the first equation, y = -4x - 9, so we can substitute y in the second equation for -4x - 9.

y = 3x + 19

-4x - 9 = 3x + 19

Add 9 to both sides

-4x = 3x + 28

Subtract 3x

-7x = 28

Divide by -7

x = -4

Plugging this into the equation, we have:

y = -4x - 9

y = -4(-4) - 9

y = 16 - 9

y = 7