Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit.
x - y = 19
2x + y = 2

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

Question

Solve the following system of equations. Please show your work to receive full credit.
x - y = 19
2x + y = 2

Part 2:
Explain which method you chose to solve the system and why you felt it was the best choice.

anonymous · Answer

-2(x-y=19)
   2x+y=2

-2x+2y=-38
  2x+ y= 2
___________
         3y=-36
          Y= -12

Then plug in y for on of the equations 
2x+(-12)=2
2x=14
x=7

So you used the elimination method

anonymous · Answer

thanks :)