Question

Solve this system of equations.
y=-1/2x + 5
y=x -16

ALGEBRA 1

Answer 1

Answer:A.(14,-2)

Explanation:

y=-1/2x + 5 y=x-16

a) -1/2x +5 = x-16

-1/2x- x=-16-5

-3/2x = -21

x=14

b) y=x-16

Since x is 14,we substiute in

y=14 -16

y=-2