Part 1:
Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit.
x - y = 16
2x + y = 2

Part 2:
Explain which method you chose to solve the system and why you felt it was the best choice.

Question

Part 1:
Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit.
x - y = 16
2x + y = 2

Part 2:
Explain which method you chose to solve the system and why you felt it was the best choice.

campbell_st · Answer

add the equations together to eliminate y

  x - y = 16
2x +y = 2
----------
3x = 18

then x = 6

substitute into the 1st equation to find y

6 - y = 16

subtract 6 from both sides

-y = 12

multiply by -1

y = -12

the solution is x = 6 y = -12

anonymous · Answer

ok