147k views
4 votes
–2x + 2y = 6
4x +2y=-5

User Simpler
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

To solve a pair of equations using substitution, first solve one of the equations for one of the variables. Then substitute the result for that variable in the other equation.

-2x+2y=6,4x+2y=-5

Choose one of the equations and solve it for x by isolating x on the left hand side of the equal sign.

-2x+2y=6

-2x=-2y+6

x=-\frac{1}{2}\left(-2y+6\right)

x=y-3

4\left(y-3\right)+2y=-5

4y-12+2y=-5

6y-12=-5

6y=7

y=\frac{7}{6}

Explanation:

x=\frac{7}{6}-3

x=-\frac{11}{6}

x=-\frac{11}{6},y=\frac{7}{6} the answer

User Francesco Papagno
by
7.6k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories