Question

Solve the system of equations by substitution.

Answer 1

x = -6

y = -18

Explanation:

6x -2y = 0

x - y = 12

Times the second equation by -2!

6x -2y = 0

-2x + 2y = -24

Now add them together and solve for x first!

4x = -24

x = -6

Now put -6 back in the equation and solve for y

6(-6) -2y = 0

-36 - 2y = 0

-2y = 36

y = -18

So, x= -6

y= -18