Question

Solving systems of equations algebraically.

y = x + 2
y= -3
And SHOW YOUR WORK PLEASE!!!!

Answer 1

So you first set them equal to each other I pretty sure...

x+2=-3

Then you solve so...

x+2=-3 (bring the two over)

x=-3-2 (you add and keep the negative sign)

x=-5

Let me know how this works out!

Answer 2

x = -5

y = -3

Explanation:

Since it already gives you the value of y, all you need to do to solve for x, is to plug in the number into the equation, like so:

y = x + 2

-3 = x + 2

Now, subtract 2 from both sides:

-3 = x + 2

-2 - 2

________

-5 = x

So now you have, x = -5 and y = -3