Question

Solve the following system of equations:

x + 3y = −4
x + 5y = −6

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

x = -1 y = -1

Explanation:

x + 3y = −4

x + 5y = −6

Multiply the first equation by -1

-x - 3y = 4

The add to the second equation to eliminate x

-x - 3y = 4

x + 5y = −6

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2y = -2

Divide by 2

2y/2 = -2/2

y = -1

Now solve for x

x+3y = -4

x +3(-1) = -4

x -3 = -4

Add 3 to each side

x-3+3 = -4+3

x = -1