Question

And i need help on this problem. Its asking to solve the linear system by using substitution. -x+2y=-6 8x+y=

Answer 1

Was the earlier answer, x=-4 and y=1 incorrect?

Answer 2

He missed the 31 in 8x+y=31 when re-posting the question.

Answer 3

8x+y= ? you missing

Answer 4

no it was right ty

Answer 5

31 nancy

Answer 6

8x+y=31 time (-2) you get -16x-2y =-62
-x+2y=-6
-16x-2y =-62
ADD ---------------
-17x = - 68
x =4

Answer 7

substitution x =4 find y
-x+2y=-6
-4+2y=-6
2y=-6+4
y= -2/2
y =-1

Answer 8

time does that mean multiply the -2?

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

Ty Nancy your a life saver=)