Question

What is the solution to this system of linear equations?
2x + y = 1
3x - y = -6

Answer 1

x = -1

y = 3

Explanation:

2x + y = 1

3x - y = -6

Let's find x first by adding both equations

5x = -5

x = -1

Now put -1 in the spot of the variable x

2(-1) + y = 1

-2 + y = 1

y = 3