Question

What is the sum of the solutions of the 2 equations below?

-14x = 280
9 + 5y = 69


A. -20
B. 12
C. -12
D. -8
E. 8

Answer 1

D. -8

Explanation:

-14x = 280

So x = -20

9 + 5y = 69

5y=60

So y=12

-20+12 = -8