x+y=-6, -2x+y=0 solve using Elimination Method

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ajprincess · Answer

x+y=-6-(1)
-2x+y=0-(2)
subtract (2) from (1).
when u do so y will be eliminated and u will get an equation in terms of only x.
solve for x.
then substitute the value of x in x+y=-6 to find y..

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much!!! I am just a little confused on how you got (2) (1) for the problems

ajprincess · Answer

Oh i jst named the equations.

anonymous · Answer

hhahahah that confused me!!! thanks for clearning that up :)

ajprincess · Answer

yw:). Can u do it?

ajprincess · Answer

Also sorry for the confusion caused.

anonymous · Answer

yes! im working on it now... if i have problems il let you know!! Iam new to this site and this is awesome!! i WORK a lot and now can get help online while i multi taks at work

ajprincess · Answer

sure nd welcome to open study.

anonymous · Answer

I just got the answer and it lookd great!

ajprincess · Answer

glad to hear that:)