The equations in this system were added to solve for y. What is the value of y? X+6y- 10 - X+3y=-15 9y=-5

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Abalta · Answer 1 · 2021-10-14T01:07:06+0000

Answer:

The value of y is -5/9.

Explanation:

The system of equations is:

$x+6y=10\\-x+3y=-15$

Add the two equations and solve for y as follows:

x + 6y = 10

-x + 3y = -15

_________

9y = -5

y = -5/9

Thus, the value of y is -5/9.