Question

Solve for x and y by elimination 3x+y=-1

Answer 1

we need 2 equations to solve by elimination

Answer 2

Explanation:

for x

3x + y = -1

subtract 3x from both sides

y = -3x - 1

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for y

3x + y = -1

subtract y on from both sides

3x = -y -1

divide by 3

x = -1/2y - 1/3

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