Question

Solve the following system of equations. {y=−2x−92x+3y=−3 Write your answer as an ordered pair in the form (x,y).

Answer 1

(x, y) = (-6, 3)

Explanation:

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• y = -2x -9
• 2x +3y = -3

Use the first equation to substitute for y in the second:

2x +3(-2x -9) = -3

2x -6x -27 = -3

-4x = 24 . . . . . . . . . add 27, simplify

x = -6 . . . . . . . . . . . divide by -4

y = -2(-6) -9 = 12 -9 = 3

The solution is (x, y) = (-6, 3).