Question

Please help me solve this linear system
2x+5y=-16
6x+y=-20

Answer 1

You forgot to find the y variable @some_someone

Answer 2

i am not done :)

Answer 3

The x -value is correct. @some_someone

Answer 4

to find y he plugs in x = -3 into one of teh equations :)
i believe the user can do that :D

Answer 5

the *

Answer 6

@FranBerry "Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything." (Wyatt Earp)

Answer 7

yes, yes I can @some_someone

Answer 8

thanks for your help @some_someone

Answer 9

no problem :)
thanx @Directrix :D

Answer 10

@FranBerry Solve for y and we will check your work.

Answer 11

ok, I got -38

Answer 12

@Directrix and @some_someone

Answer 13

I did not get that. Do you have some work you can post? @FranBerry

Answer 14

actually -2 @Directrix

Answer 15

So, (-3 , -2) for the answer? @FranBerry

Answer 16

yes @Directrix thanks!

Answer 17

thanks very much to both of you. @Directrix and @some_someone

Answer 18

no problem :)

Answer 19

@some_someone Good work. There is no substitute for the showing the steps of a problem. @FranBerry can return and study the technique.

Answer 20

wait what? lol

Answer 21

Question? I am complimenting you on showing all the steps of the problem so that others may study it later. @some_someone

Answer 22

oh okaii thanx you are a great helper too :D